DocumentCode
1680995
Title
Electromagnetic field coupled to filaments in air for plasma characterization studies
Author
Schmitt-Sody, A. ; Lucero, A. ; O´Loughlin, J. ; Roach, W.P. ; Noojin, G.D. ; Cain, C.P.
Author_Institution
Directed Energy Directorate, Air Force Res. Lab., Kirtland AFB, NM, USA
fYear
2012
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
We present new insights into laser filament coupling to a high AC electric field strength of 100kV/m. Previous studies showed a short delay time for filament coupling. Our observations indicate a large time delay between the plasma and the discharge of the high field strength.
Keywords
discharges (electric); plasma diagnostics; plasma light propagation; AC electric field strength; delay time; electromagnetic field; high field strength discharge; laser filament coupling; plasma characterization; Delay; Discharges (electric); Electric fields; Electrodes; Laser beams; Measurement by laser beam; Plasmas;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN
978-1-4673-1839-6
Type
conf
Filename
6326695
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