ISSN:
1572-9486
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Until now, ionization phenomena behind reflected shock waves have been studied by means of microwave or optical techniques only. In order to get direct and local information on electron temperature and density a plasma eater has been used in this work. Stationary values of these parameters, consistent with thermodynamic equilibrium, were reached after a few microseconds. The time delay between the shock arrival and the onset of ionization was measured more exactly by miniaturized plasma eater systems.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01795710