Dynamic characteristics of conical supersonic flow under microwave conditions

By means of Onsager potential differential equations of irreversible process thermodynamics, dynamic behaviors of a cone (such as a probe) in supersonic flow radiated by microwaves has been researched mathematically. Experience has shown that sufficient accuracy is obtained if the sector between the cone contour and shock front contains subdivisions at intervals of not more than one degree. The result is useful to research parameters of the plasma by an ultrasonic method for plasma diagnostics.