INVESTIGATION OF ANTENNAS IN PLASMA MEDIA.
Abstract
Slot antenna performance was studied in an ionized environment, and self and mutual admittance and antenna patterns have been measured during a pulsed microwave breakdown. Electron removal and energy relaxation rates are summarized for several atmospheric gases. Antenna impedances were computed for a magnetized cold plasma and for an isotropic warm plasma. The accuracy of these antenna solutions was studied by examining the surface electric fields excited by approximate current distributions. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 30, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0681150
Entities
People
- Janis Galejs
- Michael H. Mentzoni
Organizations
- Sylvania Electric Products