Title :
Modeling the interaction of intense electromagnetic pulses with gaseous media
Author :
Yee, Jick H. ; Mayhall, David J. ; Sieger, Gregory E.
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab., California Univ., CA, USA
fDate :
8/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Results obtained from recent theoretical investigations of the interaction of intense electromagnetic pulses with gases when the field strength is above the threshold for avalanche breakdown are presented. It is shown how the breakdown affects the shapes of the pulses. In addition, the accuracy of the calculational models is discussed by comparing some calculations with experimental data. It is noted that this is not a comprehensive review of the field of microwave breakdown
Keywords :
electromagnetic pulse; electron avalanches; radiowave propagation; avalanche breakdown; field strength; gas EMP interaction; gaseous media; intense electromagnetic pulses; microwave propagation; pulse shape; Avalanche breakdown; Boltzmann equation; EMP radiation effects; Electric breakdown; Electromagnetic modeling; Electrons; Frequency; Gases; Ionization; Maxwell equations;
Journal_Title :
Electromagnetic Compatibility, IEEE Transactions on
