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Physics and AstronomyPlasma Physics and Magnetohydrodynamics

Plasma Cathodes for High Pressure Glow Discharges

Authors: Karl H. Schoenbach; OLD DOMINION UNIV RESEARCH FOUNDATION NORFOLK VA
Abstract:
The extension of the atmospheric pressure air glows to centimeter and larger volumes has been demonstrated: in transverse direction through parallel operation of two single microhollow cathode sustained glow discharges, in longitudinal direction through increased voltage operation. Limits in discharge stability dependent on the discharge current have been explored. It was found that dc operation is limited to approximately 20 mA per microhollow cathode discharge. Pulsed operation allowed us to increase the current up to approximately 100 mA in the microsecond time regime before glow-to-arc transition occurs.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Final rept. 1 May 1997-31 Jul 2000
Pages: 118
Report Date: 31 JUL 2000
Contract Number: F49620-97-1-0228
Report Number: A718283
Keywords relating to this report:
*CATHODES(ELECTRON TUBES)
*CATHODES_ELECTRON TUBES_
*GLOW DISCHARGES
AIRGLOW
MICROSECOND TIME
PLASMA DEVICES
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