Title :
Laser-induced plasma and laser-triggered discharge characteristics in low vacuum
Author :
Okubo, H. ; Ohashi, A. ; Yamano, Y. ; Kato, K.
Author_Institution :
Nagoya Univ., Japan
Abstract :
This paper describes the characteristics of laser-induced plasma and laser-triggered discharge in low vacuum. Experimental results revealed that laser-induced plasma characteristics, such as plasma light intensity, probability of plasma production and plasma profile highly depended on residual gas pressure. Furthermore, the laser-induced plasma gives rise to discharge generation under lower voltage than the static breakdown. These experimental results will be fundamental data to clarify the relation among outgassing, charging and discharging in vacuum for space power technology
Keywords :
aerospace testing; discharges (electric); plasma production by laser; space vehicle power plants; vacuum breakdown; vacuum insulation; LV discharge generation; charging; discharging; laser-induced plasma; laser-triggered discharge; low vacuum; outgassing; plasma light intensity; plasma production probability; plasma profile; residual gas pressure; space power technology; static breakdown; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Electrodes; Gas lasers; Laser beams; Plasma measurements; Plasma properties; Plasma temperature; Power lasers; Space charge; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum, 1998. Proceedings ISDEIV. XVIIIth International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Eindhoven
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3953-3
DOI :
10.1109/DEIV.1998.738899
