Science

Zhen Dai 27.02 Inline Gallery / Lauren Joseph / January 17, 2019 5:09 PM

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    Optical bench with the gas flow setup and control system.
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    Permeation tube for HNO3 vapor.
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    Radio frequency cavity used to dissociate chlorine molecules.
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    Radio frequency wave generator used for dissociating chlorine molecules.
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    Detail of radio frequency wave generator used for dissociating chlorine molecules.
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