A Large Quiescent Magnetized Plasma for Wave Studies,

Abstract

The development of a large magnetized plasma for wave propagation experiments is described. The method employs a dc discharge in a weak magnetic field region and subsequent particle diffusion into a strong uniform B-field region. Plasma diagnostics with probes, microwaves and spectroscopy for steady state and afterglow are described. Examples of wave propagation for ion acoustic waves, electron Bernstein waves and lower hybrid waves indicate the versatibility of the device.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA006461

Entities

People

  • R. L. Stenzel
  • Walter Gekelman

Organizations

  • University of California, Los Angeles

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Waves
  • Afterglows
  • Diffusion
  • Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
  • Electrons
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Microwaves
  • Particles
  • Plasma Diagnostics
  • Spectroscopy
  • Steady State
  • Wave Propagation
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics