Experimental research on the interaction between electromagnetic wave and plasma

The basis of plasma stealth technology is the attenuation of electromagnetic waves by plasma. In this study, the calculation principle of the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method is introduced and a FDTD time–space coupling model of electromagnetic wave propagation in plasma is established. T...

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Main Authors: Wenyuan Zhang, Haojun Xu, Zhijie Song, Xinmin Han, Yipeng Chang, Xiaolong Wei, Binbin Pei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIP Publishing LLC 2021-06-01
Series:AIP Advances
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0054056
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author Wenyuan Zhang
Haojun Xu
Zhijie Song
Xinmin Han
Yipeng Chang
Xiaolong Wei
Binbin Pei
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Haojun Xu
Zhijie Song
Xinmin Han
Yipeng Chang
Xiaolong Wei
Binbin Pei
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description The basis of plasma stealth technology is the attenuation of electromagnetic waves by plasma. In this study, the calculation principle of the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method is introduced and a FDTD time–space coupling model of electromagnetic wave propagation in plasma is established. The time-domain variation characteristics of electromagnetic waves entering the plasma are analyzed. The plasma parameter distribution under different conditions obtained using the COMSOL fluid mechanics model is introduced into the FDTD model. The plasma reflectivity measurement experiment was carried out in a microwave anechoic chamber, and the influence of different experimental conditions on the plasma reflectivity was analyzed. The variation of reflectivity under different plasma parameter distributions is obtained. The results show that increasing electron density and plasma thickness and enhanced plasma distribution uniformity are beneficial for improving the attenuation effect of plasma on electromagnetic waves. These results provide a reference for the inductively coupled plasma parameter distribution in a closed quartz cavity, which provides a basis for the plasma to attenuate the electromagnetic waves.
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spelling doaj.art-d057b3d653cc4db081d5d3f54916e8a22022-12-21T19:14:12ZengAIP Publishing LLCAIP Advances2158-32262021-06-01116065314065314-710.1063/5.0054056Experimental research on the interaction between electromagnetic wave and plasmaWenyuan Zhang0Haojun Xu1Zhijie Song2Xinmin Han3Yipeng Chang4Xiaolong Wei5Binbin Pei6Science and Technology on Plasma Dynamics Laboratory, Air Force Engineering University, 710038 Xi’an, ChinaScience and Technology on Plasma Dynamics Laboratory, Air Force Engineering University, 710038 Xi’an, ChinaNaval Aviation University, 264001 Qingdao, ChinaScience and Technology on Plasma Dynamics Laboratory, Air Force Engineering University, 710038 Xi’an, ChinaScience and Technology on Plasma Dynamics Laboratory, Air Force Engineering University, 710038 Xi’an, ChinaScience and Technology on Plasma Dynamics Laboratory, Air Force Engineering University, 710038 Xi’an, ChinaSchool of Electronic Engineering, Xidian University, 710071 Xi’an, ChinaThe basis of plasma stealth technology is the attenuation of electromagnetic waves by plasma. In this study, the calculation principle of the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method is introduced and a FDTD time–space coupling model of electromagnetic wave propagation in plasma is established. The time-domain variation characteristics of electromagnetic waves entering the plasma are analyzed. The plasma parameter distribution under different conditions obtained using the COMSOL fluid mechanics model is introduced into the FDTD model. The plasma reflectivity measurement experiment was carried out in a microwave anechoic chamber, and the influence of different experimental conditions on the plasma reflectivity was analyzed. The variation of reflectivity under different plasma parameter distributions is obtained. The results show that increasing electron density and plasma thickness and enhanced plasma distribution uniformity are beneficial for improving the attenuation effect of plasma on electromagnetic waves. These results provide a reference for the inductively coupled plasma parameter distribution in a closed quartz cavity, which provides a basis for the plasma to attenuate the electromagnetic waves.http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0054056
spellingShingle Wenyuan Zhang
Haojun Xu
Zhijie Song
Xinmin Han
Yipeng Chang
Xiaolong Wei
Binbin Pei
Experimental research on the interaction between electromagnetic wave and plasma
AIP Advances
title Experimental research on the interaction between electromagnetic wave and plasma
title_full Experimental research on the interaction between electromagnetic wave and plasma
title_fullStr Experimental research on the interaction between electromagnetic wave and plasma
title_full_unstemmed Experimental research on the interaction between electromagnetic wave and plasma
title_short Experimental research on the interaction between electromagnetic wave and plasma
title_sort experimental research on the interaction between electromagnetic wave and plasma
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/5.0054056
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