Title :
Analysis of the current waveforms observed in underwater spark discharges
Author :
Given, M.J. ; Timoshkin, I.V. ; Wilson, M.P. ; MacGregor, S.J. ; Lehr, J.M.
Author_Institution :
Institute for Energy and Environment, University of Strathclyde, 204 George St, Glasgow G1 1XW, United Kingdom
Abstract :
The dynamic behaviour of the resistance of a circuit consisting of a capacitive pulse power supply with a load consisting of a plasma channel formed in an underwater gap has been determined from the current transients measured during the breakdown of the gap.
Keywords :
Current measurement; Electric breakdown; Electrical resistance measurement; Plasma measurements; Plasma waves; Power measurement; Pulse circuits; Pulse measurements; Pulsed power supplies; Sparks;
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
DOI :
10.1109/PPPS.2007.4651785
