Formation of a spark discharge in an inhomogeneous electric field with current limitation by a large ballast Resistance
Journal Article
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· Plasma Physics Reports
Results of studies of a spark discharge initiated in argon in a point–plane electrode gap with limitation of the discharge current by a large ballast resistance are presented. It is shown that the current flowing through the plasma channel of such a low-current spark has the form of periodic pulses. It is experimentally demonstrated that, when a low-current spark transforms into a constricted glow discharge, current pulses disappear, the spatial structure of the cathode glow changes abruptly, and a brightly glowing positive plasma column forms in the gap.
- OSTI ID:
- 22471831
- Journal Information:
- Plasma Physics Reports, Journal Name: Plasma Physics Reports Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 42; ISSN PPHREM; ISSN 1063-780X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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