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Parallel operation of microhollow cathode discharges

Journal Article · · IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
OSTI ID:357664
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  1. Old Dominion Univ., Norfolk, VA (United States). Physical Electronics Research Inst.

Parallel operation of dc microhollow cathode discharges in argon at pressures up to several hundred torr was obtained without individual ballast at low currents, where the slope of the current-voltage characteristic is positive. By using semi-insulating silicon as anode material, the authors were able to extend the range of stable operation over the entire current range, including that with negative differential resistance. This opens the possibility to utilize microhollow cathode discharge arrays in flat panel lamps.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
357664
Journal Information:
IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 27; ISSN ITPSBD; ISSN 0093-3813
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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