ENERGY GAIN OF A LOW-ENERGY CHARGED PARTICLE IN A STANDING WAVE NEAR CYCLOTRON RESONANCE,

Abstract

Approximate expressions are derived for the energy gain of a charged particle as a result of either being reflected from or of passing entirely through an R.F. standing wave. It is shown that energy gain is obtained only when a d.c. magnetic field is present and commences further from cyclotron resonance as the R.F. field amplitude increases. The exact equations of motion are numerically solved and curves showing energy gain, ratios of perpendicular to longitudinal energy and the time required for reflection are obtained. It is found that the approximate analysis predicts closely the actual phenomena. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0617906

Entities

People

  • Richard B. Hall

Organizations

  • Boeing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplitude
  • Charged Particles
  • Cyclotron Resonance
  • Cyclotrons
  • Equations
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Particles
  • Reflection
  • Resonance
  • Standing Waves
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics