An Experimental Study of Moliere's Theory of Multiple Scattering

Abstract

This study investigates the possible use of electron beam scattering techniques and Moliere's multiple scattering theory to infer plasma charged particle number densities. By modifying an existing small angle scattering device, experimental measurements of electron beam attenuation through a plasma were obtained. After correcting for neutral background heating effects, these values were then compared to values predicted by Moliere's theory. From this study, it was concluded that electron beam scattering techniques using Moliere's theory of multiple scattering could indeed be used to determine plasma charged particle number densities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0856254

Entities

People

  • Earl L. Meurer

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Charged Particles
  • Classification
  • Commerce
  • Construction
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electron Beams
  • Electron Guns
  • Electrons
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Gate Valves
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Governments
  • Langmuir Probes
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Power Supplies
  • Scattering

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - Bayesian Inference
  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics