Fundamental Processes in Partially Ionized Plasmas
Abstract
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 were undertaken of the near-electrode region and the processes by which current is transferred in the region between a plasma and an electrode. A study of the interaction of discharges and fluid dynamics has measured the significant secondary flows and their effects caused by the interaction of a magnetic field with a current-carrying plasma.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 15, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA198627
Entities
People
- C. H. Kruger
- M. Mitchner
- S. A. Self
Organizations
- Stanford University