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IGNITION OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE DISCHARGE IN HYDROGEN AT LOW PRESSURES

Journal Article · · Soviet Phys. JETP
OSTI ID:4330466
If has been found that the striking voltages for discharges in hydrogen, corresponding to the left-hand branch of the Paschen curve, do not obey the similarity rules. After an ignition on the left-hand branch of the Paschen curve, the resultant high-voltage discharge is characterized by electrode voltage drops which are independent of the current. In hydrogen discharges, this constancy of voltage drop is maintained over a very wide range of currents. For discharges produced by 4- mu sec voltage pulses, the transition from the high- voltage form to the arc takes place only at currents exceeding 1000 amp. (auth)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-006683
OSTI ID:
4330466
Journal Information:
Soviet Phys. JETP, Journal Name: Soviet Phys. JETP Vol. Vol: 5
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English

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