DocumentCode
1218469
Title
The Glow to Arc Transition - A Critical Review
Author
Lutz, Michael A.
Author_Institution
Hughes Research Laboratories 3011 Malibu Canyon Road Malibu, California 90265
Volume
2
Issue
1
fYear
1974
fDate
3/1/1974 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
10
Abstract
Only recently has a well-substantiated model of the low-pressure glow to arc transition become available as a result of a series of highly controlled experiments performed during the period 1958 to 1966. This model cites insulating particles at the cathode surface as responsible, due to their charging and subsequent breakdown which produce an initial burst of vapor. This paper consists of a review and critical evaluation of these experiments and an elucidation of the model.
Keywords
Breakdown voltage; Cathodes; Electric breakdown; Insulation; Joining processes; Laboratories; Plasma density; Surface charging; Switches; Vacuum breakdown;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0093-3813
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TPS.1974.4316799
Filename
4316799
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