Modelling the Cavity of Continuous Chemical Lasers (CCLs) Using Matlab Applications

Mohammedi Ferhat, Zergui Belgacem, Bensaada Said

Laboratory Larhyss University, Biskra, Algeria.

DOI: 10.4236/ajcm.2012.24045                

Abstract

The subject that concerns us in this work is the numerical simulation and optimal control of equilibrium of the continuous chemical lasers (CCLs). Laser Chemistry: Spectroscopy, Dynamics and Applications are a carefully structured introduction to the basic theory and concepts of this subject. In this paper we present the design and discuss the performances of a continuous DF chemical laser, based on the exothermic reaction: F+D2→DF(v,j)+D

Keywords

Chemical Laser; Spectroscopy Vibrational; Rotational Processes; Lasers Cavity

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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