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Analysis of nuclear induced plasmasA kinetic model is developed for a plasma generated by fission fragments, and the results are employed to study He plasma generated in a tube coated with fissionable material. Because both the heavy particles and electrons play important roles in creating the plasma, their effects are considered simultaneously. The calculations are carried out for a range of neutron fluxes and pressures. In general, the predictions of the theory are in good agreement with available intensity measurements. Moreover, the theory predicts the experimentally measured inversions. However, the calculated gain coefficients are such that lasing is not expected to take place in a helium plasma generated by fission fragments.
Document ID
19770030860
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Deese, J. E.
(North Carolina State Univ. Raleigh, NC, United States)
Hassan, H. A.
(North Carolina State University Raleigh, N.C., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1976
Publication Information
Publication: AIAA Journal
Volume: 14
Subject Category
Plasma Physics
Accession Number
77A13712
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-1058
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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