RESEARCH STUDIES OF HIGH-DENSITY PLASMAS.

Abstract

Experiments to determine the spatial and temporal variations of the electron distribution of the high-density plasma were made using a laser interferometer with increased sensitivity. Spatial and temporal determination of the conductivity of the plasma was continued using this method and is described. Experimental determination of the plasma resistance was made. Also, its variation was noted to changes in hydrogen gas pressure and different capacitor bank voltages. Further experiments were made to determine the effects on the plasma resistance when impurity gases such as neon, krypton and xenon were added to the hydrogen gas. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0646889

Entities

People

  • E. Bialecke
  • E. Vesely
  • L. Dreyer
  • T. Dolan
  • T. V. George

Organizations

  • University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Capacitors
  • Conductivity
  • Electrons
  • High Density
  • Hydrogen
  • Impurities
  • Interferometers
  • Physical Properties
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Resistance
  • Sensitivity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers
  • Microelectronics