OPTICAL PLASMA INTERFEROMETRY,
Abstract
In addition to its other uses, optical interferometry is finding application in thermonuclear research for the measurement of plasma electron concentration. By use of this technique it is possible to determine the total number of electrons in the direction of light propagation, and when the transverse dimension is known. Another important parameter, the degree of plasma ionization, can also be determined. The article includes a description of interferometers and their light sources (optical quantum generators). Future prospects for optical interferometry are discussed briefly. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 10, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0668290
Entities
People
- E. P. Kruglyakov
- G. G. Dolgov-savelev
- V. K. Malinovskii
- V. M. Fedorov
Organizations
- National Air and Space Intelligence Center