Mode-Coupling and Unstable Ionization Waves,

Abstract

An explanation is suggested for the frequent observation of irregular ionization waves in glow discharges. A finite length positive column can only support certain eigenmodes, however in a nonlinear dispersion, the mode-coupled products of these waves no longer satisfy the boundary conditions. Experimental observations are presented supporting this model. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0748468

Entities

People

  • Alan Garscadden
  • Peter Bletzinger

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Couplings
  • Dispersions
  • Gas Ionization
  • Gases
  • Glow Discharges
  • Ionization
  • Ionized Gases
  • Observation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics