Magnetic Field Probes for use in Radio Frequency Plasma (Preprint)

Abstract

An impedance analyzer has been used in the characterization of a magnetic induction probe (B-dot probe) for use in plasma. The role of the impedance analyzer was to determine the frequency response of a B-dot probe up to 100 MHz. The probe was specifically designed to take measurements in RF plasma driven at 13.56 MHz. Probe sensitivity and calibration are considered based on the impedance values obtained when a B-dot probe is swept over a wide frequency range. Effects such as unbalanced loads based on transmission line inductances and termination impedance are shown to be limiting factors on the probes useful frequency range.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 24, 2009
Accession Number
ADA506207

Entities

People

  • George H. Miley
  • Michael P. Reilly
  • William K Lewis

Organizations

  • University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Analyzers
  • Calibration
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Response
  • Impedance
  • Inductance
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetic Flux
  • Magnetic Induction
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Radio Frequency
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Sensitivity
  • Transmission Lines

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Medical Imaging.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Radio communications and signal processing.