ISSN:
0392-6737
Keywords:
Stimulated Raman scattering and spectra
;
CARS
;
Lasing processes
;
Optical (ultraviolet, visible, infrared) measurements
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Summary CARS (Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering) has developed into a powerful tool for studying molecular systems. One of its possibilities is to derive vibrational and rotational temperatures as well as concentrations of molecules from measurements of the energy level population differences. A very good spatial resolution of CARS technique is one of its important advantages. This feature has been utilized for making spatially resolved measurements of the vibrational and rotational temperatures of N2 in a d.c.-excited transverse-flow CO2 laser discharge. Apart from that also spectra of CO2, CO and O2 in the discharge have been taken, which allowed us to evaluate the spatial distributions of those components in the discharge. Additionally first investigations of a microwave-excited CO2 laser module have been performed for comparison.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02455367
