Characterization of Air-Nitrogen-Argon DC Glow Discharge Plasma with THz Time Domain Spectroscopy

Cinar K., Karaoglan G., Tosun Z., Akbar D., ALTAN H.

Workshop on Teraherz and Mid Infrared Radiation (TERA-MIR 2009), Turunc Marmaris, Turkey, 3 - 06 November 2009, pp.37-38 identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Turunc Marmaris
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.37-38
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Transmission of terahertz pulses through DC glow discharge plasma was investigated for different gases. The pressure was kept in between the range of 0.1 torr-0.5 ton and for each pressure different measurements were taken at 5 mA, 10 mA and 15 mA plasma currents. Moreover, emission spectrum of Air, N(2) and Ar plasma analysis were done respectively. It was found that the transmission of terahertz pulses through nitrogen plasma was considerably affected compared to that of the argon plasma.