SHOCK-TUBE MICROWAVE PROPAGATION MEASUREMENTS USING DIELECTRIC-SLAB APPROXIMATION
Abstract
Transient measurements were made using a microwave bridge and a shock-generated plasma where plasma dimensions were comparable with the test wavelength. The assumption was made that the waveguide containing the plasma slab was completely filled and that the plasma was uniform. These boundary conditions allowed rigor us theoretical analysis that included reflections at the slab interfaces and the effects of electron-atom collisions. Results show that data are significantly reproducible; also that densities from 10 to the 10th power to 10 to the 13th power electrons/cm can be detected using a 10 kmc test signal. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 21, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0264681
Entities
People
- F.l. Tevelow
- H.d. Curchack
Organizations
- General Dynamics