Production of High Density Uniform Plasmas.
Abstract
The electron beam sustainer method of generating a stable high pressure gas discharge is investigated theoretically and experimentally. The most important discharge instability in the non-self-sustaining discharge is the streamer; this is discussed and a model proposed for formation and propagation. Integration of streamer velocity over the discharge gap predicts arcing times. Experimental measurements of streamer behaviour in nitrogen discharge have been made, and these are compared with predictions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA023239
Entities
People
- D. H. Douglas-hamilton
- R. M. Patrick
- S. A. Mini