DocumentCode
477217
Title
Geometrical effects of exploding film on plasma formation
Author
Zirnheld, J. ; Burke, K. ; Strzempka, P. ; Kraus, A. ; Donadio, M.J. ; Sussmann, M. ; Moore, H. ; Singh, H.
Author_Institution
Energy Systems Institute, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York at Buffalo, USA
Volume
1
fYear
2007
fDate
17-22 June 2007
Firstpage
24
Lastpage
28
Abstract
Metallized polypropylene films (MPPF) can serve as an alternate for exploding wires in many applications. Compared to wires, MPPF is more structurally robust and can be shaped more easily for specific applications. If long films are desired, the film can be shaped to fit a variety of geometries. In our experiments, MPPF as along as 13″ have exhibited plasma formation. Experiments were performed to analyze the effect of the geometry of the film, and its orientation on transient plasma formation. Tests with flat geometries and semi-circular geometries were conducted. The results have been analyzed and are presented.
Keywords
Electric resistance; Geometry; Metallization; Performance analysis; Plasma applications; Plasma properties; Robustness; Substrates; Testing; Wires;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Pulsed Power Conference, 2007 16th IEEE International
Conference_Location
Albuquerque, NM
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-0913-6
Electronic_ISBN
978-1-4244-0914-3
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/PPPS.2007.4651782
Filename
4651782
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