Title :
The high level chopping phenomena of sink-in type triggered vacuum gaps
Author :
Shang, W.K. ; Damstra, G.C. ; Songmin, S.
Author_Institution :
Holec Components & System BV, Hengelo, Netherlands
fDate :
8/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In the positive mode of the main gap with both triggering modes, it was found that the discharge is quite unstable. This instability has a strong influence on the precise control of the triggered vacuum gap (TVG) and gives rise to high transient voltage across the main gap. This unstable phenomenon is investigated in detail. The influence of triggering pulse type, residual pressure, contamination and main gap polarity on the chopping phenomena is described. The experimental setup is described, and results are discussed
Keywords :
discharges (electric); plasma instability; spark gaps; contamination; high level chopping phenomena; main gap; main gap polarity; positive mode; residual pressure; sink-in type triggered vacuum gaps; transient voltage; triggering pulse type; unstable discharge; Anodes; Breakdown voltage; Ceramics; Contamination; Electrodes; Inductance; Insulation; Plasmas; Vacuum breakdown; Voltage control;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
