The long-time average of level populations in a coherently-excited anharmonic sequence of energy levels (e.g., an anharmonic oscillator) exhibits sharp resonances as a function of laser frequency. For simple linearly-increasing anharmonicity, each resonance is a superposition of various multiphoton resonances (e.g., a superposition of 3, 5, 7, . . . photon resonances), each having its own characteristic width predictable from perturbation theory.

Simple analytical expressions are presented for estimating geothermal brine thermophysical properties above 80/sup 0/F and for salt contents between 5 and 25 percent by weight. Linear regression by the method of least squares is used to curve-fit saturated liquid enthalpy and density data on simulated brines. Brine saturation pressure is calculated as a percentage of the pure water saturation pressure at the same temperature. Saturated liquid brine entropy is determined from an approximation to the differential equation for entropy change using the previously determined relationships for the other property values needed. Brine vapor properties are assumed equal to steam properties at the same temperature and pressure and are obtained from the ASME equation-of-state for pure water.

A technique was developed to measure the thermal expansion of solids in the temperature range from -50 to 175/sup 0/C. The technique utilizes strain gages to measure expansion and Type J (iron/constantan) thermocouples to measure temperature. Measurements were made on pure platinum and on copper and tungsten standards obtained from the National Bureau of Standards.

Copies of figures and tables used in the presentation to Charles C. Finch, Governor of Mississippi, are compiled. (LK)