Accession Number:

AD0637854

Title:

EFFECTS OF PARTIAL IONIZATION AND PRESSURE ON HYDROMAGNETIC IONIZING WAVES.

Descriptive Note:

Physical sciences research papers.

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE CAMBRIDGE RESEARCH LABS L G HANSCOM FIELD MASS

Personal Author(s):

• Kushwaha,Ram S.
• Rubin,Allen G.

Report Date:

1966-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

16.0

Abstract:

The transverse hydromagnetic ionizing wave is studied theoretically without the assumption of infinite conductivity behind the wave. Finite gas pressures are included, as well as a variable degree of ionization behind the wave. The electric field in front of the wave is employed as a parameter. Jump conditions across the wave are solved. It is shown that finite pressure and variation of the degree of ionization are important in some regions. Author

Descriptors:

• (*MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS
• *MECHANICAL WAVES)
• (*GAS IONIZATION
• MECHANICAL WAVES)
• PRESSURE
• ELECTRIC FIELDS
• THEORY
• EQUATIONS
• SHOCK WAVES
• ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
• PROPAGATION

Subject Categories:

• Plasma Physics and Magnetohydrodynamics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE