Interpretation of X-Ray Spectra from Neon Plasmas Produced by Gas Implosions.

Abstract

Spectroscopic measurements of imploded neon plasmas in the energy range 900-1600 eV provide estimates of the plasma thermodynamic properties. Plasma temperatures are found to be in the range 100-140eV. There is experimental evidence for electron densities of several times 10 to the 21st power /cc. Temperature and density gradients are discussed especially for the case of plasmas generated without a fast risetime current driving the implosion, Plasma dynamic properties such as dimensions of the emitting volume for the observed ion radiation and ionic velocities are discussed, based on the spectral line widths. Keywords: Neon implosions; X ray spectroscopy; Plasma parameters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 23, 1987
Accession Number
ADA180159

Entities

People

  • D. A. Newman
  • G. Mehlman
  • P. G. Burkhalter

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Atomic Structure
  • Atoms
  • Bragg Angle
  • Electron Density
  • Electrons
  • Ground State
  • Ionization Potentials
  • Measurement
  • Radiation
  • Spectra
  • Spectral Lines
  • Steady State
  • Subatomic Particles
  • Temperature Gradients
  • X Ray Spectra
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics