Matrix nozzle for mixing lasers
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
InventorRichard A. Meinzer
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Abstract
The matrix nozzle for mixing lasers in which an inner tube forms a path for he primary flow and a chamber around the inner tube opens around the outer periphery of the inner tube to form a flow path for the secondary gas flow. The exiting of the primary and secondary gases rapidly mix and cause lasing to take place. With this arrangement, the primary gas flow adds turbulence to the secondary gas flow as it exits and causes better mixing of the gases.
Claims5
A matrix nozzle for mixing lasers comprising a body having a plenum chamber therein, a housing connected to said body on one side, an optical cavity connected on the other side of said housing, a tube mounted in said housing and having a passage therein, said passage interconnecting said plenum chamber and said optical cavity for directly supplying a primary gas stream from said plenum chamber to said optical cavity, flow passage means in said housing and surrounding said tube, and an opening in said housing defining a passage surrounding said tube and connecting said flow passage means to said optical cavity, said opening having an axis that is symmetrical with the axis of said tube passage for supplying a secondary gas stream to the optical cavity.
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