ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE PROPAGATION THROUGH MAGNETOACTIVE PLASMAS

Abstract

The general problem of the propagation of a plane harmonic electromagnetic wave through an ionized gas is considered, including collisions, some form of electron density distribution, and a magnetostatically induced anisotropy. The present state of the art is examined first, including an outline of the WKB approximation and a summary of electron density distributions for which complete wave theory solutions exist. Then, specific analytical solutions and appropriate numerical calculations are derived to evaluate the effect of the applied magnetic field on propagation. A detailed parametric investigation, several exemplary flight conditions, and a possible experimental shock-tube program are analyzed assuming a homogeneous plasma. Preliminary estimates of the effects of plasma inhomogeneities and nonuniformities in the magnetic field on propagation are obtained.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0413418

Entities

People

  • R. Mason
  • R. R. Gold

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Boundary Value Problems
  • Differential Equations
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Electron Density
  • Geometry
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Radio Waves
  • Refractive Index
  • Shock Tubes
  • Wave Propagation
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics