Picosecond laser electric field induced second harmonic generation for measurement of arbitrarily applied electric fields

Benjamin M. Goldberg, Tat Loon Chng, Arthur Dogariu, Richard B. Miles

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Abstract

We present an optical electric field measurement method for use in high density plasma discharges. The method is based upon the field induced second harmonic generation technique and can be used for localized electric field measurements with sub-nanosecond resolution in any gaseous species. When an external electric field is applied, a dipole is induced in the typically centrosym-metric medium allowing for second harmonic generation with signal intensities which scale by the square of the applied field. Calibrations have been carried out in atmospheric pressure room air, and a minimum sensitivity of 20 V/cm is demonstrated. Measurements have been performed with nanosecond or faster temporal resolution in atmospheric pressure room air as well as pressures down to 100 Torr.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624105241
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
EventAIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 2018 - Kissimmee, United States
Duration: Jan 8 2018Jan 12 2018

Publication series

NameAIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 2018

Other

OtherAIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityKissimmee
Period1/8/181/12/18

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Aerospace Engineering

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