Analytical Modelling of the Interaction Between an Intense Electromagnetic Pulse and a Spherical Plasma Discharge
In this paper, an analytical model of the interaction between an intense electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and a spherical plasma discharge is presented. The study aims to provide a physical description of the nonlinear behavior of a plasma-based antenna subjected to an EMP during experimental illuminations. This model emphasizes the critical role of the significant energy absorbed by individual electrons from an EMP. It also shows the prominence of radiation, particularly within the electron density range of the antenna. Finally, this model offers valuable insights into the underlying physical mechanisms.
Authors
- S. Vauchamp (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9665-8477)
- Clovis Pouant (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9770-3604)
- R. Maisonny
- Thierry Callegari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1636-4194)
- Romain Pascaud (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1739-1613)
- Gerjan Hagelaar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6018-488X)
- Mercedes Juste
Institutions
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (FR)
- Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier (FR)
- Institut Superieur de l'Aeronautique et de l'Espace (ISAE-SUPAERO) (FR)
- Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse (FR)
- Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives (FR)
- CEA Gramat (FR)
- Laboratoire Plasma et Conversion d'Energie (FR)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-03-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.23919/eucap63536.2025.10999295
- Primary Topic
- Plasma Diagnostics and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00