Demonstration of an electrically-based oxygen singlet delta generator for iodine laser applications

"Plasmatronics has developed a unique oxygen singlet delta generator having the potential to replace the dangerous and bulky chemical "COIL" generator currently being used to power oxygen iodine lasers in military applications. Our process does not use anystored reactive chemicals - only oxygen plus inert gases, helium and argon. Oxygen activation is accomplished by a 50% efficient electrical process, which is fundamentally capable of producing fractional yields in the 30% to 40% range. The object of thisPhase I Proposal is to complete necessary analytical studies, establish the credibility, and provide the base-line engineering data required to build and test a generator in Phase II. It is envisioned that in Phase II we could electrically produce 0.2 to0.5 moles/sec oxygen singlet delta at sufficient pressure and yield fraction to power a 5-10 KW-class, supersonic, flowing, oxygen iodine laser. There have been many other attempts in response to the serious need to develop an electric oxgyen singlet deltagenerator, but all have failed to date due to fully understandable reasons that will be explained. However, our Controlled Avalanche Approach does meet all know theoretical requirements. This work could eliminate dangerous chemicals, while reducing thesize and complexity of oxygen iodine lasers. There are numerous defense-related missions for these lasers, particular benefits arising for systems that are operated from moving vehicles