Dielectric Breakdown in Solids
Abstract
A theoretical model of dielectric breakdown in solids has been proposed by Budenstein. In this model the breakdown process starts with the development of a critical local charge density. This density, in turn, causes chemical bonds to be broken and leads to the formation of a high density gaseous plasma, the conducting path for destructive breakdown. The present work explores the magnitude of the critical charge density by comparison of the bonding energies of the H2(+), H2, H2(-) and H2(--) molecules. An ab initio calculation of the ground state of the H2(--) molecule is performed and is the major contribution of this work. The implications of this calculation on the breakdown problem and on other problems are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 16, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA018550
Entities
People
- Paul P. Budenstein
Organizations
- Auburn University