Title :
Electron confinement on magnetic field lines
Author :
Goeckner, Matthew J. ; Earle, Greg D. ; Overzet, Lawrence J. ; Maynard, John C.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Texas, Richardson, TX, USA
fDate :
4/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Laboratory experience that allows visualization of basic plasma parameters is a powerful learning experience. Here we show two sequences of pictures that allow students to visually comprehend both magnetic confinement of electrons as well as electron-neutral collision rates.
Keywords :
plasma collision processes; plasma confinement; electron confinement; electron-neutral collision rates; magnetic confinement; magnetic field lines; plasma visualization; Anodes; Cathodes; Electrons; Magnetic confinement; Magnetic fields; Magnetic flux; Plasma applications; Plasma chemistry; Plasma confinement; Plasma density; Plasma confinement; plasma engines;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.2005.844960
