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Criteria for the evaluation of laser solar energy converter systemsAssuming that a parabolic insolation-collection mirror-based solar pumped laser has a collector and heat emitter whose weights are proportional to their areas, and that the weight of the laser is negligible by comparison, the output power/unit weight can be expressed in terms of the efficiencies and working temperatures of the system. This ratio appears to be several times higher for an IBr laser than for one operating on C3F7I, because the solar utilization efficiency is greater for the former despite its lower working temperature.
Document ID
19850063716
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Harries, W. L.
(Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Propulsion and Power
Volume: 1
ISSN: 0748-4658
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
85A45867
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-1568
Distribution Limits
Public
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