High Energy Electron Beam Excitation of a Gas

Author

Don T. Froedge, University of Tennessee

Date of Award

2-1967

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Physics

Major Professor

Arthur A. Mason

Abstract

Since 1951 when Schopper and Schumacher (1) 1 first described a system for measuring gas densities with an electron beam, there has been continual interest in the application of this technique to aerodynamic studies. Despite its potential and rising popularity, there are many experimental problems and unanswered questions concerning the interaction of the beam with the gas and the radiation resulting from this interaction. The purpose of this investigation was to understand better the interaction of a particular electron beam-flowing gas system. The first problem encountered in the study was developing the equipment necessary to conduct the experiment. The parameters involved have been ill defined or not defined at all, and a "cut and try" method was necessary. After several disappointing attempts, a system was developed which serves all the purposes intended and can be used for future investigations.

Recommended Citation

Froedge, Don T., "High Energy Electron Beam Excitation of a Gas. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1967.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/5791