Plasma Reflectors for Electronic Beam Steering in Radar Systems.
Abstract
A method and apparatus for forming plasma sheets of preselected planar curvature, which can be used a mirrors for X-Band microwaves and above. A plasma is created using a shaped anode. Confining magnetic fields maintains the plasma in the shape of the cathode. Additional magnetic fields can provide additional curvature to the plasma sheet. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 07, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADD015399
Entities
People
- A. E. Robson
- R. A. Meger
- Wallace M. Manheimer
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy