THEORY FOR PLASMA FILLED DIODES,
Abstract
A theoretical analysis of thermoelectric properties of thermionic converters is made according to a Langmuir probe analogy beginning with Kirchhoff's current law. An expression is developed for the load voltage in terms of external circuit current, thermionic electrode characteristics and plasma properties. Very good agreement between predicted diode properties and observations is shown at low pressure. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 15, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0423086
Entities
People
- Charles Cason
Organizations
- United States Army Aviation and Missile Command