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Positive Column of a High-Modulation Depth Discharge Current Without Stepwise Ionization

Journal Article · · Russian Physics Journal
The positive column of a gas discharge in helium is investigated for high-modulation-depth discharge current without stepwise ionization. The electron energy distribution function for different discharge current oscillation phases, the electron concentration, and the longitudinal electric field strength are measured in helium gas-discharge plasma. The electric field modulation effect and the change of the electron energy distribution function over the period at frequencies less than the reciprocal ambipolar diffusion time are detected.
OSTI ID:
22863477
Journal Information:
Russian Physics Journal, Journal Name: Russian Physics Journal Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 60; ISSN RPJOEB; ISSN 1064-8887
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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