Nonequilibrium Air Plasma Chemistry
Abstract
This AASERT program has enabled the training and support of four graduate students (Richard Gessman, PhD. 1999, Edward Wahl, Ph.D. 2000, Kate Snyder, Ph.D. 2002, expected, and Jonathan Flad, Ph.D. 2002, expected) in the framework of the Air Plasma Ramparts MURI program entitled I Mechanism of ionizational Nonequilibrium in Air Plasmas. The goal of the Air Plasma Ramparts program is to investigate energy efficient methods for creating and sustaining large volume atmospheric air plasmas with electron number densities greater than 10(exp 13)/cu cm that can be employed to shield aircrafts or other sensitive components from electromagnetic radiation. Our approach at Stanford University has been to enhance ionizational nonequilibrium by means of applied electrical discharges. Our investigations have focused on two types of discharge, namely direct-current (dc) and repetitively pulsed discharges. The AASERT students involved with this program have provided support in the study of the dc discharges in air and nitrogen plasmas. The outcome of this work is presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA400659
Entities
People
- Charles H. Kruger
Organizations
- Stanford University