Feasibility of λ = 16 μ stimulated emission from a pulse-periodic DF–CO2 chemical laser

A theoretical analysis is made of the feasibility of chemical excitation of an exchange DF–CO₂ laser at λ = 16 μ. It is shown that, for typical compositions, the radiation power density of a pulse-periodic laser may be 0.5–2.5 W/cm³. Mention is made of various techniques which can be used to improve the energy characteristics of this laser.