INVESTIGATION OF GAS IONIZATION PHENOMENON AT OPTICAL AND IR FREQUENCIES.

Abstract

Results of the first half of the program are summarized and the status at that point is given. The experimental laser system is described and the calibration and monitoring procedures discussed. Breakdown time statistics and charge measurements obtained during this time are presented. The theoretical study results obtained to date in the areas of the non-linear ionization initiation mechanisms and the extension of the microwave break-down theory are discussed. A preliminary description of the breakdown process is given. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0610590

Entities

People

  • Arthur V. Phelps
  • L. C. Vanallen
  • R. W. Waynant

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calibration
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Data Science
  • Frequency
  • Gas Ionization
  • Information Science
  • Ionization
  • Measurement
  • Microwaves
  • Monitoring
  • Statistics

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Plasma Physics.
  • Spectroscopy.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy