Ion and Electron Currents to Electrodes in Pulsed Electron Beam-Produced Plasmas

摘要

Electron and ion currents to various electrodes in pulsed, electron beam-produced plasmas were measured in a number of laboratory systems. These experiments showed variations in the measured currents that depended on gas type, cathode material, magnetic field geometry, and electrode impedance. Explanations of these observations are given on a per case basis, after a careful evaluation and comparison of all other experimental factors.