NASA NTRS · 19750049967
Optically thick line widths in pyrotechnic flares
Abstract
Experimentally determined sodium line widths for pyrotechnic flares are compared with simple analytical, optically-thick-line-shape calculations. Three ambient pressure levels are considered (760, 150 and 30 torr) for three different flare compositions. The measured line widths range from 1.3 to 481 A. The analytic procedure emphasizes the Lorentz line shape as observed under optically-thick conditions. Calculated widths are in good agreement with the measured values over the entire range.
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Douda, B. E., Exton, R. J.. 1975-08-01. Optically thick line widths in pyrotechnic flares. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19750049967
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