Propagation of Relativistic Electron Beams in Current-Carrying Plasma Channels.
Abstract
Experimental results of propagating up to 400 kA of relativistic electron beams (approx. 1 MeV) over a distance of 64 cm in a tightly focused mode are reported. Efficient transport (greater than 80%) was observed when a channel of plasma containing enough current to confine the hot electrons was used. Theory of the flow includes return current effects, and is in good agreement with experimental results. The theory is used to predict limits of this technique. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 05, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA090931
Entities
People
- D. P. Bacon
- Gerald Cooperstein
- I. M. Vitkovitsky
- S. A. Goldstein
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory