Experimental Research on Optogalvanic Effects.
Abstract
Three pieces of capital equipment which were acquired under this grant are briefly described. All are being used in ongoing experimental research on optogalvanic effects--changes in the conductance of a gas discharge caused by illumination with radiation at a wavelength corresponding to an atomic or molecular transition. We are studying these effects in order to produce a more quantitative understanding of discharges and of laser-discharge interactions. We expect that a better understanding of laser-discharge interactions will ultimately lead to the development of a laser controlled repetitive opening switch for pulsed power applications. The items purchased were: a Fizeau laser wavemeter, a double spectrometer, and highly regulated high voltage power supply.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 05, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA171946
Entities
People
- J. E. Lawler
Organizations
- University of Wisconsin Madison Department of Physics