Basic Studies of Gases for Fast Switches.

Abstract

Desirable electron attachment and electron drift characteristics of gases for possible use in diffuse-discharge switches are indicated. Gas mixtures for possible use in externally sustained (e-beam) diffuse-discharge switches are suggested on the basis of electron attachment rate constants and electron drift velocities measured as a function of the density-normalized electric field E/N. Of particular promise are mixtures of Ar and C3F8. Keywords: Diffuse-discharge switches; electron drift velocity; attachment rate constants; high voltage breakdown; gas mixtures; electron transport; perfluorocarbons; argon; freon; penning ionization.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA161012

Entities

People

  • L. G. Christophorou
  • Susan R. Hunter

Organizations

  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coefficients
  • Data Analysis
  • Dielectric Properties
  • Dielectrics
  • Diffusion Coefficient
  • Distribution Functions
  • Electron Energy
  • Electron Mobility
  • Electrons
  • Energy
  • Gas Discharges
  • High Temperature
  • High Voltage
  • Ionization
  • Measurement
  • Pulsed Power
  • Scattering

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics