Fast oscillatory behavior of the excited xenon density in the discharge cells of a plasma display panel

Journal Article · Sun Mar 15 00:00:00 EDT 2009 · Physics of Plasmas

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3098539· OSTI ID:21274220

Uhm, Han S ^[1]; Choi, Eun H ^[2]

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1. Department of Molecular Science and Technology, Ajou University, Suwon 443-749 (Korea, Republic of)
2. Department of Electrophysics, PDP Research Center, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 139-701 (Korea, Republic of)

Fast oscillation of the excited xenon density occurs universally after an electrical discharge in the cells of a plasma display panel. A theoretical model based on ion plasma oscillation simulates this oscillatory behavior of the excited xenon density reasonably well. The magnitude and lifetime of the excited xenon density in a metastable state depend highly on the electrode configuration. Particularly, T-type electrodes provide better generation and confinement of excited xenon atoms for an abundant emission of 173 nm ultraviolet light at a high level of efficiency.

• OSTI ID: 21274220
• Journal Information: Physics of Plasmas, Vol. 16, Issue 3; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.3098539; (c) 2009 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1070-664X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
DENSITY
ELECTRIC DISCHARGES
ELECTRODES
METASTABLE STATES
PLASMA SIMULATION
PLASMA WAVES
XENON