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Which diagnostic technique is commonly used to measure the electron density in a plasma?
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Interferometry
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Interferometry is a diagnostic technique that utilizes the interference of electromagnetic waves to determine the electron density in a plasma. By measuring the phase shift or intensity changes in the transmitted or reflected waves, the electron density can be inferred.