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Measurement of Electron Temperature and Density in a Reflex Discharge
- Date Issued:
- 1967
- 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.
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 |
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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 |
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Subject(s): |
Plasma (Ionized gases) Low temperature plasmas Plasma density Microwave measurements Plasma diagnostics |
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Held by: | Florida Atlantic University Libraries | |
Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00000825 | |
Sublocation: | Digital Library | |
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Host Institution: | FAU | |
Is Part of Series: | Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections. |