Liquid and Solid Ion Plasmas

Abstract

Atomic ions which are stored in electromagnetic fields are an example of nonneutral plasmas. Laser techniques allow control of plasma angular momentum and provide plasma cooling to temperatures much less than 1K. Using imaging techniques, plasma spatial information is achieved. Laser spectroscopic techniques allow measurement of plasma velocity distribution functions. Liquid and solid behavior of ion plasmas is studied.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 15, 1991
Accession Number
ADA242029

Entities

People

  • David J. Wineland
  • J. J. Bollinger

Organizations

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Angular Momentum
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Charged Particles
  • Cooling
  • Distribution Functions
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Standards
  • Ion Traps
  • Laser Cooling
  • Lasers
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measurement
  • Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry
  • Physics

Readers

  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy