Masters Theses
Abstract
"The theory for a planar semiconductor probe in a slightly ionized gas with small dc current densities is developed for a germanium probe immersed in a hydrogen plasma. First, the equilibrium characteristics due to the probe in the plasma are developed from Poisson's equation and current density equations. Then, the static nonequilibrium characteristics due to the probe are found by perturbing the equilibrium characteristics and substituting the perturbation terms into Poisson's equation and current density equations. The total current, I, is found to vary linearly with the applied voltages, V, and the ratios I/V are essentially the same for both intrinsic and n-type germanium probes if the width of the probes is much smaller than the dimensions of the plasma"--Abstract, page ii.
Advisor(s)
Boone, Jack L.
Committee Member(s)
Adawi, I., 1930-
Venteicher, LeRoy P.
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Electrical Engineering
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
1973
Pagination
vi, 68 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 48-49).
Rights
© 1973 Alfred Gene Williams, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Plasma probes
Hydrogen plasmas -- Simulation methods
Probes (Electronic instruments)
Thesis Number
T 2843
Print OCLC #
6028483
Electronic OCLC #
914349750
Link to Catalog Record
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http://laurel.lso.missouri.edu/record=b1066737~S5Recommended Citation
Williams, Alfred Gene, "The static nonequilibrium characteristics of planar germanium probes in a slightly ionized hydrogen plasma for low injections" (1973). Masters Theses. 3524.
http://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/3524
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