Title :
Plasma puffing from a railgun armature
Author :
Marshall, Richard A.
Author_Institution :
Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Maribyrnong, Victoria, Australia
fDate :
3/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A series of experiments has been conducted in which plasma has been allowed to escape from the armature of two railguns. This has enabled improved estimates of armature length to be obtained, as well as direct evidence of armature temperature.
Keywords :
Electromagnetic propulsion; Plasmas; Boring; Coils; Plasma diagnostics; Plasma materials processing; Plasma measurements; Plasma temperature; Projectiles; Railguns; Rails; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMAG.1984.1063086
