Plasma scattering of electromagnetic radiation : theory and measurement techniques

Abstract

Chapter 1: The purpose of this introductory chapter is to remind the reader of some basic properties of a plasma and of the interaction of radiation with a plasma. Chapter 2: In this chapter, a general relationship is derived between the scattered power spectrum and the fluctuations in plasma density. The spectral density function S is introduced. Chapter 3:The general scattered spectrum for an unmagnetized quasi-equilibrium plasma is derived. The effect of collisions on the result is determined. Chapter: A derivation is given of the noncollective spectrum for a plasma, including a steady magnetic field. The application of the results is discussed. Chapter 3 5: The results of the general scattered spectrum (Chapter 3) in the collective regime are analyzed, and their experimental applications are discussed. These are illustrated by reference to some of the significant experimental work in the field. Chapter 6: The constraints and problems that arise in the application of scattering as a diagnostic technique are discussed. Chapter 3: The characteristic performance of various dispersion elements, image dissectors, and detectors is reviewed. Chapter 3 8: Some interesting applications of scattering are discussed to illustrate the use of Thomson scattering. Chapter 9: Industrial plasmas, scattering from energetic ions, and fusion plasmas are discussed. Chapter 10: A derivation is given of the general scattering spectrum for a magnetized plasma, and the application of the results is discussed. Chapter 3 11: The use of hard x-rays (high energy photons) is discussed for probing warmdense matter and dense plasmas. Recent applications in the Compton and plasmon scattering regime are presented. Chapter 12: Work on the scattering from unstable plasmas is reviewed, e.g., the scattering from enhanced fluctuations driven by plasma wave turbulence or laser-plasma interaction.