HYDROMAGNETIC IONIZING WAVES.

Abstract

A theory of hydromagnetic ionizing waves has been developed which is valid in the region in which gas pressure is negligible, compared with magnetic pressure. The theory takes into account the energy expended in partial ionization of the gas behind the wave. The usual high conductivity boundary condition behind the wave is not employed. The electric field in front of the wave is taken as a parameter. Results of this theory are compared with available experimental measurements, and show good agreement. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0625171

Entities

People

  • Allen G. Rubin
  • Ram S. Kushwaha

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Boundaries
  • Conductivity
  • Electric Fields
  • Ionization
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Measurement

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion Dynamics and Shock Wave Physics.
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.