Production of High Density Uniform Plasmas.
Abstract
The electron beam sustainer method of generating a stable high pressure gas discharge is investigated experimentally and analyzed theoretically. The important electron loss processes in this type of discharge are recombination and attachment. Electron ion recombination rates have been measured in N2 and mixtures of He:N2:CO2. The effect of electron molecule dissociative attachment on discharge stability is measured experimentally and calculated theoretically. The attachment instability discovered under this program is described and the processes leading to discharge instability and arcing are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA004856
Entities
People
- R. M. Patrick