PLASMA IMPEDANCE ELEMENT IN AN ACTIVE FABRY-PEROT MICROWAVE RESONATOR

Experiments are described in which a plasma is used as an impedance element in an active Fabry-Perot microwave resonator which contains a positive feedback loop. The arrangement functions as a Q multiplier or as an oscillator, with the plasma acting as a power or frequency-determining element. The c...

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Published in:Applied physics letters 1968-01, Vol.13 (3), p.96-98
Main Authors: Ajmera, R. C., Lashinsky, H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Experiments are described in which a plasma is used as an impedance element in an active Fabry-Perot microwave resonator which contains a positive feedback loop. The arrangement functions as a Q multiplier or as an oscillator, with the plasma acting as a power or frequency-determining element. The characteristics of the active Fabry-Perot resonator are discussed in connection with diagnostic methods for pulsed and steady-state plasmas.
ISSN:0003-6951
1077-3118
DOI:10.1063/1.1652531