Advanced, High-Resolution Spectroscopy Suite for Nonequilibrium Plasmas Near Surfaces

Abstract

Light emission is central to the study of a wide range of multiscale plasma phenomena. We propose to greatly enhance the capabilities of UNM with a request for a suite of equipment which will allow the intense light emission associated with the non-equilibrium plasma to be measured simultaneously along with the density gradient behind the light emission. By connecting a range of plasma diagnostics such as spectroscopy and laser schlieren with our existing capabilities in optical and correlated electrical diagnostics, a wide range of first class research problems can be addressed. This in turn will attract quality graduate students. Our educational plan uses graduate students to teach undergraduate Òtechnical specialistsÓ for the benefit of both. Lastly, the spectroscopy suite will be used in the development of an advanced instrumentation course geared toward high power electromagnetics and transient plasma phenomena.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Sep 20, 2018
Source ID
W911NF1710373

Entities

People

  • Jane M Lehr

Organizations

  • Army Contracting Command
  • Office of the Secretary of Defense
  • University of New Mexico

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Research Science/Academic Research

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy