Accession Number:

AD0911541

Title:

Experimental Studies of Photoionization Processes in Air

Descriptive Note:

Semiannual technical repts. 1 May 1972-30 Apr 1973

Corporate Author:

CALSPAN CORP BUFFALO NY

Personal Author(s):

• Wurster, Walter H.

Report Date:

1973-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

19.0

Abstract:

An experimental program to investigate basic vacuum ultraviolet photoionization processes in air was investigated. Particular emphasis is directed toward the interaction of shock-induced non-equilibrium radiation with gaseous species.

Descriptors:

• *GAS IONIZATION
• ABSORPTION SPECTRA
• AIR
• EXCITATION
• EXHAUST GASES
• HIGH ALTITUDE
• INTERACTIONS
• MIXTURES
• MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
• NITROGEN OXIDES
• NONEQUILIBRIUM FLOW
• PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBES
• SHOCK TUBES
• SHOCK WAVES
• SPECTRUM ANALYZERS
• ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
• ULTRAVIOLET SPECTROSCOPY
• VACUUM APPARATUS

Subject Categories:

• Atomic and Molecular Physics and Spectroscopy
• Nuclear Physics and Elementary Particle Physics
• Rocket Engines

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE