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Gas flow

Cavity nozzle blades X10 top view Mixing/reaction region D 2 + F → DF* + D Pressure recovery diffuser inlet

D 2 + He
H 2 O
CF 4 + HF + F + He Module assembly CF 4 + HF + F + He Lasing cavity Shroud Optical axis

Injector assembly Nozzle/combustor assembly 1. Combustor: 10NF 3 + 3C 2 H 2 – → 26CF 4 + 6HF + 25N 2 + Q (one of several reactions used to produce the heat necessary to dissociate F atoms)

Combustor coolant water outlet

C 2 H 2 + He inlet Deuterium fluoride (DF) laser module gas flow layout.
Blade cooling water outlet NF 3 inlet Blade coolant water inlet 2. Laser cavity: D 2 + F → DF* + D

D 2 + He inlet Combustor coolant water inlet Chemistry of DF Laser

Figure 3.1

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