Abstract
A lead-zirconate-titanate (PZT) element was studied by bombarding silver particles in the mass range from 1 to 100 pg, and the velocity from 2 to 6 km/s. Output signals were uniquely identified on impact and characterized by Fourier analysis. It was found that incident energies above 100 nJ were uniquely determined by a single PZT element. We discussed its potential as a real-time detector for space dust and debris.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1496-1497 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, Part 1: Regular Papers and Short Notes and Review Papers |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Mar |
Keywords
- Bias-free detector
- Hypervelocity microparticle detector
- PZT detector
- Real-time dust detector
- Space dust detector
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)