Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
It is very useful to have a method of estimation for electron temperature and electron densities in nuclear pumped plasmas because measurements of such quantities are very difficult. This paper describes a method, based on rate equation analysis of the ionized species in the plasma and the electron energy balance. In addition to the ionized species, certain neutral species must also be calculated. Examples are given for pure helium and a mixture of helium and argon. In the HeAr case, He(+), He2(+), He/2 3S/, Ar(+), Ar2(+), and excited Ar are evaluated.
Keywords:
PLASMA PHYSICS
Type:
International Symposium on Nuclear Induced Plasmas and Nuclear Pumped Lasers, 1st, Orsay; May 23, 1978 - May 25, 1978; Essonne; France
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