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Measurement of Electron Temperature and Density in a Reflex Discharge

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1967
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An experimental investigation of a reflex discharge in Argon is carried out. Definition is made of a region of acceptable operating parameters consistent with continuous, stable operation of the plasma. Electron temperature is measured through the use of spectroscopy, electrostatic wave propagation, and Langmuir Probes. An electron temperature in the 1 eV to 5 eV range is indicated. Electron density is measured through the observation of the upperhybrid frequency. This observation yields an electron density in the region from .27 x 10^8/cm^3 to 2.38 x 10^8/cm^3. The microwave apparatus used in the density measurement is described in detail.
Title: Measurement of Electron Temperature and Density in a Reflex Discharge.
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Name(s): Scalise, Stanley J.
Stetson, Robert F., Thesis advisor
Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor
Type of Resource: text
Genre: Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation
Date Created: 1967
Date Issued: 1967
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Place of Publication: Boca Raton, Fla.
Physical Form: application/pdf
Extent: 102 p.
Language(s): English
Summary: An experimental investigation of a reflex discharge in Argon is carried out. Definition is made of a region of acceptable operating parameters consistent with continuous, stable operation of the plasma. Electron temperature is measured through the use of spectroscopy, electrostatic wave propagation, and Langmuir Probes. An electron temperature in the 1 eV to 5 eV range is indicated. Electron density is measured through the observation of the upperhybrid frequency. This observation yields an electron density in the region from .27 x 10^8/cm^3 to 2.38 x 10^8/cm^3. The microwave apparatus used in the density measurement is described in detail.
Identifier: FA00000825 (IID)
Degree granted: Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1967.
Collection: FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Note(s): Includes bibliography.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Subject(s): Plasma (Ionized gases)
Low temperature plasmas
Plasma density
Microwave measurements
Plasma diagnostics
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