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EXPERIMENTAL PROOF OF THE ABSENCE OF EQUILIBRIUM IN A HELIUM ARC

Journal Article · · Temp. Meas. Control Sci. Ind.
OSTI ID:4671756
An atmospheric-pressure helium arc containing 6 x 10/sup 15/ electrons per cubic centimeter on its axis was investigated to determine the extent of LTE (local thermodynamic equilibrium). Relative intensity measurements of a number of singlet and triplet spectral lines did not indicate the absence of equilibrium. However, the results of absoluteintensity and electron-density determinations as a function of arc radius did establish the absence of LTE. A highercurrent- density arc was designed. (auth)
Research Organization:
National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D.C.
NSA Number:
NSA-17-031231
OSTI ID:
4671756
Journal Information:
Temp. Meas. Control Sci. Ind., Journal Name: Temp. Meas. Control Sci. Ind. Vol. Vol: 3: Pt. 1
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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