Microwave Breakdown in the Presence of Spatial Nonuniformities: Computer Programs.
Abstract
The conventional theory of microwave breakdown in a uniform electric field is reviewed. Theoretical analyses are presented, on the basis of a variational formulation of Epstein, for continuous wave and for pulsed breakdown in the general case of nonuniform electric field and nonuniform gas properties. The results of computer calculations based on these theoretical analyses are shown. Comparisons are made between these results and exact results in the limit of a uniform field and uniform gas. Comparisons are also made between these results and those of several other investigators for the case of an x-band rectangular slot radiator in a ground plane. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0715259
Entities
People
- Glenn C. Light
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation