Fundamental Processes in Partially Ionized Plasmas,
Abstract
This report describes progress during the first year of a research program on the Fundamental Processes in Partially Ionized Plasmas conducted in the High Temperature Gasdynamics Laboratory at Stanford University. This research is directed to three major areas: recombination in molecular plasmas, discharge effects (plasma electrode interaction) and interaction of discharges and fluid dynamics. Recombination and ionization are fundamental processes that play a role in nearly all applications and natural phenomena that involve partially ionized plasmas. Under the present program, experiments have been designed and theoretical analyses conducted to obtain a better knowledge of the rates of electron recombination in the presence of molecular species. Studies have been initiated of the near-electrode region and the processes by which current is transferred between the plasmas and the electrodes. The first stage of theoretical modeling of the processes has now been completed and published. A study of the interaction of discharges and fluid dynamics has measured the significant secondary flows caused by the interaction of a magnetic field with a current-carrying plasma. Experimental and theoretical research in each of these areas is continuing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA140549
Entities
People
- C. H. Kruger
- M. Mitchner
- S. A. Self
Organizations
- Stanford University