On the Microwave Interaction with Matter and Microwave Breakdown of Air.

Abstract

The interaction of microwave radiation with matter (good conductors and dielectrics) is discussed. Approximate relations are given for the power necessary to vaporize surfaces of these materials. Calculations are also presented for threshold power for air breakdown at microwave frequencies. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 12, 1980
Accession Number
ADA088936

Entities

People

  • A. W. Ali
  • T. Coffey

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption Coefficients
  • Coefficients
  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Dielectrics
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Electron Density
  • Electron Energy
  • Electrons
  • Energy
  • Equations
  • Free Electrons
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Of Fusion
  • Lasers
  • Latent Heat
  • Thermal Conductivity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.