A SURVEY OF THE THEORIES UNDERLYING THE MEASUREMENT OF PLASMA PARAMETERS

Abstract

Theories supporting various methods of measuring the more important characteristics of a plasma are surveyed. It is not to be implied that all possible methods are covered. Microwave cavity, optical radiation, Stark broadening, and other methods are omitted. Single and double probe, dipole resonance, and visible interferometric measure ents are described. It is concluded that as techniques become more refined the direction plasma diagnostics takes will be toward the more passive type optical measurements. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 05, 1962
Accession Number
AD0288043

Entities

People

  • Giovanni Lanza
  • Theodore J. Morin

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Measurement
  • Microwaves
  • Plasma Diagnostics
  • Radiation
  • Resonance

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design