Apparatus and method for electrical insulation in plasma discharge systems
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OSTI ID:985340
- Redwood City, CA
- Livermore, CA
An apparatus and method to contain plasma at optimal fill capacity of a metallic container is disclosed. The invention includes the utilization of anodized layers forming the internal surfaces of the container volume. Bias resistors are calibrated to provide constant current at variable voltage conditions. By choosing the appropriate values of the bias resistors, the voltages of the metallic container relative to the voltage of an anode are adjusted to achieve optimal plasma fill while minimizing the chance of reaching the breakdown voltage of the anodized layer.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- Assignee:
- The United States of America as represented by the Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
- Patent Number(s):
- 6,605,901
- Application Number:
- 10/038,386
- OSTI ID:
- 985340
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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