Study of the Time Characteristics of the Electrical Breakdown of Short Gas Gaps in the Nanosecond Time Range
Abstract
Delay and switching times were studied in the static and pulse breakdown of the short (0.05 - 2.2 mm) gas gaps within the nanosecond range. Given statistic delay was measured at E equals 300 - 1400 kV/cm, when the efficient electrons are supplied by autoemission from the cathode. The average given statistic delay was found to decrease sharply with the decrease in pressure and to be 0.7 nsec. at 20 mm Hg; a given time at E equals 300 kV/cm decreased from 1400 to 1 nsec, with the increase in the length of discharge gap from 0.02 to 0.08 cm.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 11, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0740366
Entities
People
- G. S. Korshunov
- Yu. I. Bychkov
Organizations
- Air Force Systems Command