Analytical Study Of Crossed Atom-laser Beam Plasma Diagnostics
Abstract
A new method using crossed laser and atom beams within a plasma is capable of determining the electron density with a spatial resolution of 1 mm and a time resolution of 2-5nsec. The measurement is done in the forward direction of the atom beam and is to a first approximation independent of electric and magnetic fields inside and outside the plasma region. A calculation is carried out for a neutral cesium beam probing a fully ionized hydrogen plasma. I t is pointed out that a laser beam can also be combined with available ion beam diagnostics. © 1976, Cambridge University Press. All rights reserved.
Recommended Citation
K. J. Nygaard, "Analytical Study Of Crossed Atom-laser Beam Plasma Diagnostics," Journal of Plasma Physics, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 381 - 388, Cambridge University Press, Jan 1976.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022377800019899
Department(s)
Physics
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1469-7807; 0022-3778
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Article - Journal
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English
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Publication Date
01 Jan 1976
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Office of Naval Research, Grant None