Study of Ionizing Shock Waves Generated by a Theta-Pinch in an Argon Gas.

Abstract

A study was made of shock waves produced in neutral argon gas by a theta-pinch device. From the study, graphs were made of the velocity of the shock wave observed versus the applied magnetic field, the bank voltage of the capacitor bank, and the argon pressure in the plasma chamber. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0751659

Entities

People

  • Michael Glen O'shea

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Capacitors
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Shock
  • Shock Waves
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion Dynamics and Shock Wave Physics.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics