Electron density and collision frequency studies using a resonant microwave cavity as a probe

Electron densities and collision frequencies were obtained on a number of gases in a dc discharge at low pressures (0.70-2mm of Hg). These measurements were performed by microwave probing of a filament of the dc discharge placed coaxially in a resonant cavity operating in a TM010 mode. the equipment...

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Main Author: Freeman, Ronald Harold
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: North Texas State University 1973
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Online Access:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc699492/
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Summary:Electron densities and collision frequencies were obtained on a number of gases in a dc discharge at low pressures (0.70-2mm of Hg). These measurements were performed by microwave probing of a filament of the dc discharge placed coaxially in a resonant cavity operating in a TM010 mode. the equipment and techniques for making the microwave measurements employing the resonant cavity are described.