PLASMA GENERATORS FOR MICROWAVE DEVICES.

Abstract

An experimental study has been undertaken to determine methods for producing a high-density plasma suitable for microwave applications. The Penning Ionization Gauge (PIG) discharge and lithium ion emission for plasma synthesis have been investigated. Langmuir probe measurements on the PIG were obtained under various conditions of anode current, magnetic field, gas pressure, and probe position. Radial and longitudinal profiles of electron density, electron temperature, and plasma potential were obtained. The lithium ion emission studies indicate the need for greater ion current densities than those presently achieved. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0639715

Entities

People

  • Edward V. Edwards
  • Maurice Weiner
  • Robert M. True

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Current Density
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Emission
  • Generators
  • High Density
  • Langmuir Probes
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measurement
  • Microwaves
  • Plasma Generators
  • Probes

Readers

  • Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics