Measurement of parameters of stream of dense plasma using conical probes

Journal Article · Sat Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1975 · High Temp. (USSR) (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

OSTI ID:7266494

Kil'dyushova, L A; Gorelov, V A

The possibility of utilizing conical probes for diagnostic studies of dense plasma streams is examined. The experiments are carried out on conical probes of half-angle theta=7.5degree drawing ion and electron currents behind the front of a strong shock wave in air at an initial pressure p/sub 0/=0.2--2.0 mm Hg and shock velocity v/sub s/=3.5--7.9 km/sec. The mechanism of collection of ions and electrons is shown to be different. The possibility of utilizing conical probes to measure the electron density, the conductivity, and the electron collision frequency is noted. (AIP)

• Research Organization: Moscow
• OSTI ID: 7266494
• Journal Information: High Temp. (USSR) (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: High Temp. (USSR) (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 13:6; ISSN HITEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
700102* -- Fusion Energy-- Plasma Research-- Diagnostics
COLLISIONS
CONES
ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY
ELECTRIC PROBES
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
ELECTRON COLLISIONS
ELECTRON DENSITY
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS
PROBES
SHOCK WAVES