BREAKDOWN MECHANISMS FOR LASER-INDUCED DISCHARGES IN SUPER-HIGH PRESSURE GASES,
Abstract
The paper presents the results of validation experiments on the effects of laser induced breakdown of super-high pressure gases (7 to 2000 atmospheres). It was determined that the optical extension of the classical diffusion - controlled microwave breakdown theory correctly predicts a minimum in the electric field vs. pressure curve. The experiments identify electron impact as the responsible breakdown mechanism. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0660567
Entities
People
- Arwin Adelbert Dougal
- Dennis H. Gill
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin