BEHAVIOR OF THE SPACE CHARGE IN A PLASMA MAGNETRON

Abstract

An analytical and experimental investigation of plasma magnetrons with smooth-bore anodes is described. Secondary-emission yield of several materials is investigated and the region in which limiting anode currents are obtained is related to the operation of conventional magnetrons. Basic phenomena caused by Philips ion-gage discharge particles are described, with particular emphasis on the sheath region. The phenomena underlying the build-up of anode cur rent are elucidated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 15, 1962
Accession Number
AD0403437

Entities

People

  • Y. Ikeda

Organizations

  • University of California, Berkeley

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Boundaries
  • Electrodes
  • Electron Beams
  • Elements
  • Emission
  • Energy
  • Flow
  • Frequency
  • High Temperature
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Secondary Emission
  • Space Charge
  • Stainless Steel
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster