{"title":"Simulation of self-neutralization techniques for charged particle thrusters","authors":"D. Liaw, T. Liu, B. Gilchrist","doi":"10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5992907","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5992907","url":null,"abstract":"There is an emerging class of nanospacecraft thrusters under development that use colloids or nanoparticles that can be charged either positively or negatively to provide thrust. An issue to be examined is how the ability to charge equal number of particles to both polarities is beneficial to the system in terms of being able to provide self-neutralization of the thruster1. An important consideration here is that, unlike traditional ion thruster technology, which emit a single particle polarity and is separately neutralized by highly mobile electrons, this neutralization scheme will be predicated on equal charge, equal mass, massive, cold particles to provide neutralization. Thus, different issues need to be examined, such as strong electric fields near the spacecraft.","PeriodicalId":221247,"journal":{"name":"2011 Abstracts IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science","volume":"189 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122112918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Persaud, O. Waldmann, T. Schenkel, R. Kapadia, A. Javey
{"title":"Progress in field ionization source development for compact neutron generators","authors":"A. Persaud, O. Waldmann, T. Schenkel, R. Kapadia, A. Javey","doi":"10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5993092","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5993092","url":null,"abstract":"Low power, compact neutron sources have applications in areas such as oil-well logging and homeland security. In oil-well logging they have the potential to replace the radioactive sources that are widely used today.","PeriodicalId":221247,"journal":{"name":"2011 Abstracts IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science","volume":"62 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123464381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Freund, J. Verboncoeur, W. Sessions, B. Jamroz, C. Jhurani, L. Ives, T. Bui
{"title":"Three-dimensional, time-dependent simulation of Inductive Output Tubes","authors":"H. Freund, J. Verboncoeur, W. Sessions, B. Jamroz, C. Jhurani, L. Ives, T. Bui","doi":"10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5992910","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5992910","url":null,"abstract":"We report on a 3-dimensional (3D), time-domain simulation code (NEMESIS [1]) for Inductive Output Tubes (IOTs). NEMESIS integrates the equivalent circuit equations in time coupled with the Lorentz force equations for particle trajectories. The RF fields are found by using the cavity voltage as a scale factor in either an analytic model (Kosmahl and Branch [2]) or by means of a 3D field map generated by electromagnetic structure simulators. The electron trajectories are integrated in these RF fields as well as using magnetostatic focusing fields. Two Poisson solvers had previously been implemented in 2D: (1) using the method of successive over relaxation (SOR), and (2) a multi-grid (MG) algorithm. NEMESIS was successfully benchmarked [1] for an IOT developed at CPI (K5H90W-2) using the SOR solver, and this result was recovered using the MG solver. We report on the implementation of a fully 3D Poisson solver based on the PETSc library [3]. The IOT used to validate NEMESIS is azimuthally symmetric; hence, a 2D solution is/was adequate to simulate the tube. Initial results in 3D, therefore, primarily constitute a test of the 3D algorithm. The initial 3D simulations are in agreement with the former 2D results. The impact of the additional number of macro-particles and grid cells on the run time of the 3D formulation is not excessive compared to the 2D simulation. The technique, results, and run times will be discussed, as will future research plans.","PeriodicalId":221247,"journal":{"name":"2011 Abstracts IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science","volume":"82 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126286899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Aktan, A. Gulec, K. Ozaltin, L. Oksuz, S. Ulusoy
{"title":"Atmospheric pressure plasma jet effects on sterilization of e. coli and s. aureus","authors":"T. Aktan, A. Gulec, K. Ozaltin, L. Oksuz, S. Ulusoy","doi":"10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5992935","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5992935","url":null,"abstract":"In the recent days, since the epidemic spread of diseases, sterilization has become very important. Atmospheric pressure plasma jets which are used locally and effective results for sterilization procedures are popular. In this study, we produced atmospheric pressure plasma jet with helium flow and used for sterilization of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. In the experiments, hundred-fold diluted 250 µlt McFarland bacteria were used in eppendorf tubes for plasma treatment. The effects of plasma treatment time (1, 2, 3 second), applied voltage frequency (5–10 kHz) and amplitude (Vpp 15–16 kV) on sterilization were investigated. Plasma current-voltage characteristics and optical emission results were given.","PeriodicalId":221247,"journal":{"name":"2011 Abstracts IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126462578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Renk, M. Johnston, B. Oliver, N. Bruner, D. Welch
{"title":"Load impedance dynamics in the RITS-6 self-magnetic -pinch diode","authors":"T. Renk, M. Johnston, B. Oliver, N. Bruner, D. Welch","doi":"10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5993078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5993078","url":null,"abstract":"The self-magnetic-pinch (SMP) diode is being developed on the Radiographic Integrated Test Stand (RITS-6) at Sandia National Laboratories. The time history of SMP load impedance is affected by the evolution of populations of high-energy electrons and ions from the cathode and anode, respectively, as well as by electrode plasma evolution. Framing camera images of optical emission spectra from electrode plasmas has been measured [1], and anode plasma dynamics has been modeled [2]. Experimental data suggest that the interaction of high-energy and anode plasma ions can result in premature impedance collapse. These effects vary with the cathode radius and anode-cathode (A-K) gap. There is experimental evidence that changes to the anode material composition can affect the load impedance evolution. The standard anode structure consists of thin Al foil placed 0.8 mm in front of a Ta plate. We are experimenting with Al coatings placed directly upon the Ta surface, as well as with ‘limited anodes’, where the Al foil/Ta plate is replaced with a graphite plate of similar electron range, and with either tungsten or tantalum insert at small radius. Preliminary results with the Al-coated Ta anode indicate equivalent or better impedance history compared to the standard anode. Experiments with anode materials modifications are ongoing, and latest results will be presented.","PeriodicalId":221247,"journal":{"name":"2011 Abstracts IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128363729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
C. Bellei, T. Bartal, F. Beg, M. Foord, H. McLean, P. Patel, D. Strozzi, M. Key, R. Stephens
{"title":"Focusing of laser-accelerated protons for fast ignition studies","authors":"C. Bellei, T. Bartal, F. Beg, M. Foord, H. McLean, P. Patel, D. Strozzi, M. Key, R. Stephens","doi":"10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5992922","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5992922","url":null,"abstract":"Proton focusing following the interaction of a short (tp<1 ps), ultra-intense (IL>1018Wcm−2) laser pulse with curved surfaces has been reported [1]. However a thorough understanding of proton focusing in terms of focal position and achievable focal spot size is essential for applications such as isochoric heating, fast ignition and medical applications.","PeriodicalId":221247,"journal":{"name":"2011 Abstracts IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130402928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Winter, S. Reuter, K. Masur, S. Hasse, M. Polák, U. Schnabel, J. Ehlbeck, K. Weltmann, R. Schneider
{"title":"Application of a bifilar helix discharge in endoscope biopsy channels for plasma decontamination and biomedical aspects","authors":"J. Winter, S. Reuter, K. Masur, S. Hasse, M. Polák, U. Schnabel, J. Ehlbeck, K. Weltmann, R. Schneider","doi":"10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5993041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5993041","url":null,"abstract":"In modern medicine endoscopes are essential diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Due to their complex geometry, the thermolability of the used materials and the integrated sensitive electronics only a few sterilization techniques are applicable for this high cost medical product, e.g. sterilization with ethylene oxide (ETO) or the low temperature steam sterilization with formaldehyde. However, these techniques use carcinogenic chemicals and therefore need long outgas-times or operate at low pressure, which is technically demanding. Furthermore, the long and narrow flexible tubes inside the endoscopes are challenging.","PeriodicalId":221247,"journal":{"name":"2011 Abstracts IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124621809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diffusive radial expansion effect on long-Rail spark dynamical impedances","authors":"L. Wang","doi":"10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5993317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5993317","url":null,"abstract":"By close examinations over the numerical simulations based on Rompe and Weisel (R&W) spark gap model [1], the calculated peaks and rise times of gap transient currents are significantly lower and slow than the empirical data extracted from recent experimental works for the preliminary designed prototype Direct Strike Lightning (DSL) Test Facility [2]. This implies the gap dynamical resistance Rs(t) implemented for employed Rail Gap Switch (RGS) in our SPARKGAP computational code is quite larger and decreasing slower than interpreted data from DSL experiments. These discrepancies are mainly originated from the RGS features of specific geometric structure and triggering schemes.","PeriodicalId":221247,"journal":{"name":"2011 Abstracts IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science","volume":"192 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116522322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Resonant oscillations of air bubbles driven by a time varying electric field","authors":"B. Sommers, J. Foster","doi":"10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5993105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5993105","url":null,"abstract":"We investigate the effects of a time varying electric field on air bubbles submerged in water. For a sufficiently strong applied field, a large electrical stress, arising from the dielectric nature of water, can violently deform the volume and shape of the submerged bubble.1 This deformation may drastically alter the internal pressure and polarization of the bubble, potentially lowering the electrical breakdown voltage within its volume. Such a result would have a broad impact on the viability of liquid plasma based technologies, which tend to suffer from prohibitively high voltage requirements.2","PeriodicalId":221247,"journal":{"name":"2011 Abstracts IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129759920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Cauffman, M. Blank, P. Borchard, P. Cahalan, K. Felch
{"title":"Recent tests on a multi-megawatt 95 GHz GYROTRON","authors":"S. Cauffman, M. Blank, P. Borchard, P. Cahalan, K. Felch","doi":"10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5992993","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PLASMA.2011.5992993","url":null,"abstract":"A 95 GHz gyrotron capable of generating CW power levels in excess of 2 MW is currently under development at CPI. The gyrotron employs a single-anode electron gun that produces a 90-kV, 75-A electron beam for interaction with the TE22,6,1 cavity mode. Output power from the cavity is transformed into a fundamental Gaussian beam using an internal converter that consists of a waveguide launcher and three focusing and phase-correcting mirrors. The Gaussian beam exits the tube through a chemical-vapor-deposition (CVD) diamond window. The spent electron beam is dissipated in a 40.6-cm diameter collector fabricated from a strengthened copper alloy. The collector nominally operates at a voltage of 61 kV relative to the cathode potential to minimize the amount of power absorbed in the collector and to improve efficiency. In recent tests on the gyrotron an output power of 1.92 MW was achieved with 40% efficiency at the nominal beam current of 75 A. During the tests, we noted a significant reduction in the amount of power absorbed in the beam tunnel compared with earlier versions of the tube. The reduction in beam tunnel power is attributed to the use of a modified beam tunnel design to reduce the possibility of parasitic oscillations.1 Results of recent tests and future plans will be presented.","PeriodicalId":221247,"journal":{"name":"2011 Abstracts IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science","volume":"35 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2011-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128874420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}