THE DIRECT MEASUREMENT OF MOLECULAR VELOCITY DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION.

Abstract

The basic thrust of the research was the development and application of a technique for measuring molecular velocity distribution functions. The electron beam fluorescence technique for measuring distribution functions in helium was perfected. The technique was applied to the study of a rapidly expanding flow and a normal shock wave. A study of the flow from an evaporating surface was initiated. Related studies of the rarefraction of exhaust plume boundaries were also undertaken.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 18, 1969
Accession Number
AD0693331

Entities

People

  • E. P. Muntz

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Distribution Functions
  • Electron Beams
  • Electrons
  • Exhaust Plumes
  • Fluorescence
  • Measurement
  • Plumes
  • Shock
  • Shock Waves
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion Dynamics and Shock Wave Physics.
  • Combustion and Flow Dynamics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics