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Microwave attenuation measurement as a diagnostic method to estimate electron density in planar surface barrier discharge plasma

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We report the experimental measurements of X-Band (at 10 GHz) microwave attenuation after interacting with planar surface barrier discharge plasma. Such measurements are found suitable to diagnose the plasma to estimate its electron plasma density. We have recorded microwave signals that travel through plasma and are reflected from the surface discharge panel. The attenuation in the microwave signal is observed following the discharge current variation. The electron plasma density obtained through microwave diagnostics is compared with the spectroscopic measurement. Both the results match well.

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The author expresses sincere thanks and gratitude to Dr. K. S. Ganesh Prasad, Director, U-IAR, Gandhinagar, Dr. Vinay Kumar, and Mr. P. K. Atrey of the Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar for providing all possible experimental support and also to guide for theoretical understanding.

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Srivastava, A.K. Microwave attenuation measurement as a diagnostic method to estimate electron density in planar surface barrier discharge plasma. Indian J Phys 98, 2571–2577 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12648-023-02988-2

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