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The inductance of the discharge in a spark gap.

Authors :
Persephonis, P.
Vlachos, K.
Georgiades, C.
Parthenios, J.
Source :
Journal of Applied Physics. 5/15/1992, Vol. 71 Issue 10, p4755. 8p.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

Discusses the theoretical investigation and modeling of the discharge inductance of a spark gap in pulsed gas lasers. Illustration of the discharge channel and the Gaussian current distribution; Method for measuring spark-gap inductance; Mechanisms responsible for variations of the channel radius; Time history of the arc-channel cross section.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218979
Volume :
71
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Applied Physics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7634473
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.350667