Breakdown Phenomena in Thermionic Gas-Filled Diodes
Journal Article
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· Journal of Applied Physics
It is found that in a tungsten-filament diode filled with argon at about 50 mm Hg, the initial breakdown follows the relation (V--V⁰)(T--T⁰) = C (V is the anode voltage, T is the cathode temperature in deg K, and V⁰, T⁰, and C are constants), and that at higher voltages and currents a second breakdown'' occurs. This second transition is identified as the transition from glow to arc discharge. (T.F.H.)
- Research Organization:
- Newcastle University Coll., New South Wales, Australia
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-16-033611
- OSTI ID:
- 4746612
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Applied Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 33; ISSN JAPIAU; ISSN 0021-8979
- Publisher:
- American Institute of Physics (AIP)
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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