DocumentCode
764840
Title
Review of armature research [railguns]
Author
Batteh, Jad H.
Author_Institution
Sci. Applications Int. Corp., Marietta, GA, USA
Volume
27
Issue
1
fYear
1991
fDate
1/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
224
Lastpage
227
Abstract
Plasma and hybrid armature research are reviewed. The role of secondary arcs in limiting the velocity in hypervelocity experiments is discussed. Possible mechanisms for secondary arc formation are outlined and techniques for controlling the behavior of secondaries, such as the use of confined plasmas, are described. The physical picture of the hybrid armature that has evolved from small-bore, hybrid-armature tests is also reviewed. Finally, recommendations for future work are presented
Keywords
arcs (electric); electromagnetic launchers; plasma confinement; plasma devices; plasma diagnostics; projectiles; reviews; confined plasmas; hybrid armature research; hypervelocity experiments; plasma armature research; railguns; secondary arcs; small-bore tests; velocity limiting; Acceleration; Boring; Conductors; Plasma accelerators; Plasma applications; Plasma confinement; Projectiles; Railguns; Rails; Solids;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9464
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/20.101030
Filename
101030
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