Strong Field Electromagnetic Wave Phenomena in Plasmas.
Abstract
A series of investigations on Strong Field Electromagnetic Wave Phenomena in Plasmas has been carried out. The major accomplishments include: Development of theory for strong field electromagnetic wave interaction with plasmas including electron-electron collisions and extensive calculations on thermalization; Computations of effect of including progressive attenuation of wave in plasma; Determination of influence of electron-neutral collisions on variation of electron temperature with field strength of wave; Double electrical probe measurements showing decreased electron density in late afterglow in presence of strong electromagnetic fields; Measurement of decreased attenuation for increased field strength in region of cyclotron resonance; Development of theory for strong field modulated wave interaction in plasmas for large changes induced in electron temperature; Discovery of electrostatic fields in the plasma for incident transverse electro-magnetic waves; Study of pulse distortion by the plasma. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0731227
Entities
People
- Brian W. Gibbs
- Issie P. Shkarosfsky
- Morrel P. Bachynski