Method for separating isotopes from gaseous mixtures
AssigneeKraftwerk Union Aktiengesellschaft
InventorsHans-Joachim Niemann, Eberhard Schuster, Arno Kersting
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Abstract
To separate isotopes from a gaseous mixture containing isotopes and a chemical reaction partner, the reaction between the partner and the isotope to be separated can be directed by a laser beam having a narrow band of wave lengths molecularly exciting the isotope to be separated. To maximize such an effect, the gaseous mixture is held inside of a laser cavity chamber with the cavity chamber providing at both ends with completely reflecting end plates, the laser being operated to form a resonating wave which travels back and forth through the mixture.
Claims2
A method for chemically separating isotopes from a gaseous mixture containing isotopes and a chemical reaction partner, by a reaction directed by a laser beam having a narrow band of wave lengths molecularly exciting mainly the isotope to be separated and thereby promoting its reaction with the reaction partner;
- wherein the improvement comprises holding said mixture inside of a laser resonator cavity chamber and forming a resonating wave within the cavity chamber passing through the mixture.
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