Wave excitation and fast ion generation in a double plasma device

Wave excitation and fast ion generation in a double plasma device are studied experimentally. Results show how a compressive density perturbation, propagating as a wave, is formed in the target plasma when a positive potential pulse is externally applied. Further, it is shown that fast ions are gene...

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Published in:The Physics of fluids (1958) 1984-04, Vol.27 (4), p.1013-1018
Main Author: Honzawa, Tadao
Format: Article
Language:English
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Exact sciences and technology
Physics
Physics of gases, plasmas and electric discharges
Physics of plasmas and electric discharges
Waves, oscillations, and instabilities in plasmas and intense beams
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Summary:Wave excitation and fast ion generation in a double plasma device are studied experimentally. Results show how a compressive density perturbation, propagating as a wave, is formed in the target plasma when a positive potential pulse is externally applied. Further, it is shown that fast ions are generated in a narrow plasma region close to the sheath near the grid because of reflection by the wave front during propagation of the wave.
ISSN:0031-9171
2163-4998
DOI:10.1063/1.864699