Ion and Electron Currents to Electrodes in Pulsed Electron Beam-Produced Plasmas

Abstract

Electron and ion currents to various electrodes in pulsed, electron beam-produced plasmas were measured in a number of laboratory systems. These experiments showed variations in the measured currents that depended on gas type, cathode material, magnetic field geometry, and electrode impedance. Explanations of these observations are given on a per case basis, after a careful evaluation and comparison of all other experimental factors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 07, 2003
Accession Number
ADA418436

Entities

People

  • Chris Muratore
  • Darrin Leonhardt
  • Richard Fernsler
  • Robert A. Meger
  • Scott G. Walton

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Charged Particles
  • Electrodes
  • Electron Beams
  • Electrons
  • Gas Flow
  • Gas Heating
  • Impedance
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Observation
  • Power Supplies
  • Resistance
  • Stainless Steel
  • Steady State
  • Thermal Conductivity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics