A Study of Strong Transverse Ionizing Shock Waves,
Abstract
Transverse ionizing shock wave experiments were performed in the Columbia High Energy Shock Tube. Shock wave speeds up to one per cent of the speed of light were measured, and the variation of shock speed as a function of bias and drive currents, and initial gas density, was analyzed. The magnetic compression ratio across the shock was measured and found to agree reasonably well with transverse ionizing shock theory. Separation between the shock wave current and the drive current was clearly observed, and this length increased with time. The thickness of the shock magnetic structure was measured as a function of shock speed and compared with calculations. A system energy accounting was made. The design and operation of a neutral particle detector is described, and it was used to determine the ion temperature immediately behind the shock wave. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0727046
Entities
People
- Pierre R. Moriette
Organizations
- Columbia University