How Can the Electric Field in a Microwave Plasma be Measured?

Thread starter Jack Weng
Start date Nov 26, 2010
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Measuring the electric field in a microwave plasma can be approached by utilizing the Lorentz force on a stream of electrons, observing their deflection. This method involves shooting electrons through the plasma and analyzing their trajectory changes. Additionally, a Hall probe can be employed to measure the magnetic field, which is related to the electric field through the Lorentz force equation. The discussion suggests that combining these techniques could provide insights into the electric field's characteristics. Overall, the proposed method emphasizes the interplay between electric and magnetic fields in plasma environments.

Nov 26, 2010

Jack Weng

Measure the electric field?

Anybody can tell me how to measure the electric field in a microwave plasma ?
The method? The theory?

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Nov 27, 2010

cragar

Maybe shoot a stream of electrons by it and use the Lorentz force, and look at the deflection. And then use a hall probe to measure the B field. This is just an idea.

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