Cylindrical Antenna in a Hot Plasma: A General Analysis Including Longitudinal Wave Excitation Effects.
Abstract
The semi-infinite Fourier transform is developed and, along with suitable boundary conditions, used to obtain a general expression for the current distribution on the exterior of a cylindrical antenna immersed in a hot, isotropic plasma. The kinetic theory formulation incorporating the Vlasov equation is followed with the discontinuity in the longitudinal wave across the antenna surface included in the analysis. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0774689
Entities
People
- Michael A. V. Ward
Organizations
- Harvard University