Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2005
DOI
10.1063/1.1887837
Publication Title
Applied Physics Letters
Volume
86
Issue
12
Pages
124103
Abstract
The levitation of objects above a microwave horn is demonstrated. High-power microwave pulses generate a low-temperature, diffuse plasma on the surface of the horn window. The thermal effect of the surface plasma brings about a localized increase in the pressure and results in a vertical flow of air, thus levitating the object.
Original Publication Citation
Exton, R.J., Popovic, S., Herring, G.C., & Cooper, M. (2005). Levitation using microwave-induced plasmas. Applied Physics Letters, 86(12), 124103. doi: 10.1063/1.1887837
ORCID
0000-0002-3668-4841 (Popovic)
Repository Citation
Exton, R. J.; Popovic, S.; Herring, G. C.; and Cooper, M., "Levitation Using Microwave-Induced Plasmas" (2005). Physics Faculty Publications. 42.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/physics_fac_pubs/42