THE STREAMER SPARK IN ASYMMETRICAL FIELD GAPS.
Abstract
Secondary streamers are shown to be real entities which start as the primary advances well into the gap, and are the result of an ionizing space wave launched from the anode region through action of the high anode potential on the inflowing electrons from the primary streamer. Branching is shown to be controlled by photoionization from the streamer tip. Lichtenberg figure tracks are smoothed by a long, slow potential decline in which continued current flow obliterates discontinuities. The light flashes observed when streamers strike the cathode are discussed. The zero field streamer theory is analyzed. Return strokes are proven to be fairly certain.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0616990
Entities
People
- Leonard B. Loeb
Organizations
- University of California, Berkeley