A pulsed hydrogen fluoride chemical laser is described whose maximum energy and power is 1.2 J and 3 MW. Details of the experimental setup are given and spectrum measurements for various SF6H2 pressures are reported. The results indicate that under these conditions rotational levels with J> 10 are substantially pumped.
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