THE CATHODE DISCHARGE REGION OF NON-STATIONARY GLOW DISCHARGE

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1961 · Z. Physik

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01377648· OSTI ID:4836490

Muller, K G

The basic equations of the cathode fall region are 1inearized for small perturbations from a stationary state. The calculation is based on a one dimensional model. The linearized system of equations is solved by series expansion in space and time. As a resu1t, a 1inear differential equation for the discharge current and the cathode fall, the differential characteristic, is obtained. The inclusion of the first main terms allows a transformation of this differential characteristic into a differential equation of an electric circuit, consisting of an ohmic resistance R, a self inductance L, and a capacitance C. The terms R, L, and C are given as functions of discharge parameters, which may be determined experimentally or theoretically for the stationary glow discharge. Two different cases are con sidered. In the first case the influence of the ionic transient time through the cathode fall region is investigated. The second case takes into account the diffusion of metastable atoms from the glow to the cathode. The results may be applied in stability considerations, in the investigation of the production of oscillations within the cathode fall region, and in the descrlption of a glow discharge produced by an external direct voltage with a small superimposed alternating voltage. (auth)

• Research Organization: Universitat, Bonn
• NSA Number: NSA-16-000856
• OSTI ID: 4836490
• Journal Information: Z. Physik, Journal Name: Z. Physik Journal Issue: 1 Vol. Vol: 164; ISSN 1434-6001
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: German

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