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Title: Microwave capillary torch as a means for modifying the electrophysical characteristics of metal surfaces

Journal Article · · Plasma Physics Reports
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  1. Moscow Institute of Radio Electronics and Automation (Russian Federation)

An experiment layout based on a pulsed capillary microwave torch and making it possible to excite an explosive emission microplasma on a metal surface in open air is implemented for the first time. It is shown that a microrelief in the form of micron-size microcraters forms on the initially smooth surface under the action of microsparks. As a result, the maximum secondary electron emission yield σ{sub max} decreases from ∼2 for the untreated surface to ∼0.4 for the rough treated surface and remains low for a long time when exposed to atmospheric air.

OSTI ID:
22614103
Journal Information:
Plasma Physics Reports, Vol. 42, Issue 7; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2016 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1063-780X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English