IMPULSE FROM AN EXPLODING WIRE PLASMA ACCELERATOR

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1959 · Journal of Applied Physics (U.S.)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1702412· OSTI ID:4252179

Starr, W L

An exploding wire plasma accelerator is described. Specific impulses considerably in excess of those possible with chemical systems were obtained. The acceleration is obtained by means of a condenser discharge. (A.C.)

• Research Organization: Lockheed Missile Systems Div., Palo Alto, Calif.
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-13-013770
• OSTI ID: 4252179
• Journal Information: Journal of Applied Physics (U.S.), Vol. Vol: 30; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-59
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS
ACCELERATORS
CAPACITORS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
ELECTRIC DISCHARGES
EXPLOSIONS
PLASMA
PULSES
WIRES