학술논문

Experimental study of charging of dust grains in presence of energetic electrons
Document Type
Working Paper
Source
Subject
Physics - Plasma Physics
Physics - Space Physics
J.2
Language
Abstract
The role of hot electrons in charging of dust grains is investigated in a two-temperature hydrogen plasma. A variety of dust particles are introduced into the system and secondary electron emission (SEE) from each of the dust grains has been reported. A cylindrical Langmuir probe is used for determining the plasma parameters and a Faraday cup is connected to an electrometer in order to measure the dust current. The electrometer readings confirm the electron emission from the dust and SEE is observed from the tungsten dust in a low-pressure experimental plasma device for the first time.
Comment: 12 pages, 12 figures