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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
