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Accession Number:
AD0754499
Title:
CO2 Laser Induced Sparks in Molecular Gases,
Descriptive Note:
Corporate Author:
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA OTTAWA (ONTARIO) DIV OF PHYSICS
Report Date:
1972-06-05
Pagination or Media Count:
4.0
Abstract:
A halo of fluorescence surrounding sparks produced in gases such as SiF4, CF4, BF3, CCl2F2, and hydrocarbons by the output of a TEA CO2 laser was investigated. It is concluded that the fluorescence results from molecular dissociation at the plasma-neutral gas boundary. Author
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE