Observations of High Current Electron Beam Interaction with the Atmosphere.
Abstract
Experimental observations are made of a 50-100 kA, 500-800 keV, 100 ns electron beam which is injected into the atmosphere. X ray pinhole photographs of the bremsstrahlung radiation indicate the beam electrons travel much less than simple range energy considerations would predict showing the importance of collective effects. Streak photographs of the beam induced plasma light indicate beam front trumpeting and evidence of oscillations during the first 65 ns of the pulse. Keywords: Relativistic electron beam; Hig
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA178328
Entities
People
- Joseph P. Smith
- M. J. Rhee
- R. F. Schneider
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory