Intense Microsecond Electron Beam Interactions with Low-Pressure Gases
Abstract
The major purpose of this project was to examine the ultra violet to visible emission spectra produced by intense, relativistic long pulse electron beam interactions with gas and plasma environments. Two electron beam accelerators were used in the interaction experiments. State of the art optical diagnostics were used to examine the ultra-violet to visible radiation produced by the interaction of the electron beam with gases and plasmas. The two types of gases studied were rare gases (helium, neon, argon, krypton and xenon) and air mixtures (either nitrogen or dry bottled air). The spectrum was measured by either: (1) a low resolution (0.275 meter) spectrograph or a high resolution (1 meter) spectrograph and an intensified optical multichannel analyzer or a photomultiplier tube.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 28, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA246481
Entities
People
- M. L. Brake
- Ronald M. Gilgenbach
- T. Kammash
Organizations
- University of Michigan