Nanosecond discharge in sulfur hexafluoride and the generation of an ultrashort avalanche electron beam

A discharge in the presence of a nonuniform electric field and the generation of an ultrashort avalanche electron beam (UAEB) are studied in the insulating gas SF₆ at the pressures 0.01–2.50 atm. High-voltage nanosecond pulses (about 150 and 250 kV) and the voltage pulses with an amplitude of 25 kV and a duration of tens of nanoseconds are applied across the gap. An electron beam is obtained behind the AlBe foil with a thickness of 45 μm at a sulfur hexafluoride pressure in a gas-filled diode of up to 2 atm. It is demonstrated that, at relatively high pressures (greater than 1 atm) and in the presence of high-voltage nanosecond pulses across the gap, the UAEB pulse FWHM increases. The spectra of the diffuse and contracted discharges in sulfur hexafluoride are measured.     

A change in the electro-physical properties of narrow-band CdHgTe solid solutions acted upon by a volume discharge induced by an avalanche electron beam in the air at atmospheric pressure

The effect of a nanosecond volume discharge forming in an inhomogeneous electrical field at atmospheric pressure on the CdHgTe (MCT) epitaxial films of the p-type conduction with the hole concentration 2·10¹⁶ cm³ and mobility 500 cm²·V^–1·s^–1 is studied. The measurement of the electrophysical parameters of the MCT specimens upon irradiation shows that a layer exhibiting the n-type conduction is formed in the near-surface region of the epitaxial films. After 600 pulses and more, the thickness and the parameters of the layer are such that the measured field dependence of the Hall coefficient corresponds to the material of the n-type conduction. Analysis of the preliminary results reveals that the foregoing nanosecond volume discharge in the air at atmospheric pressure is promising for modification of electro-physical MCT properties.     

Ultrashort electron beam and volume high-current discharge in air under the atmospheric pressure

Conditions are studied under which an electron beam and a volume discharge with a subnanosecond rise time of a voltage pulse are produced in air under atmospheric pressure. It is shown that the electron beam appears in a gas-filled diode at the front of the voltage pulse in ∼0.5 ns, has a half-intensity duration of ≤0.4 ns and an average electron energy of ∼0.6 of the voltage across the gas-filled diode, and terminates when the voltage across the gap reaches its maximum value. The electron beam with an average electron energy of 60 to 80 keV and a current amplitude of ≥70 A is obtained. It is assumed that the electron beam is formed from electrons produced in the gap due to gas ionization by fast electrons when the intensity of the field between the front of the expanding plasma cloud and the anode reaches its critical value. A nanosecond volume discharge with a specific power input of ≥400 MW/cm³, a density of the discharge current at the anode of up to 3 kA/cm², and specific energy deposition of ∼1 J/cm³ over 3 to 5 ns is created.     

Electron energy distribution function in a collisional plasma heated by an electron beam

The electron energy distribution function for the non-resonant electrons in a collisional weakly ionized plasma is found, provided that the intensity of the Langmuir oscillation is spatially dependent. It is assumed that electron-electron collisions are responsible for energy loss.     

Measurement of the electron energy distribution function in flame plasma at atmospheric pressure

The measurement of the electron distribution function in the lighting gas flame plasma at atmospheric pressure is described. The influence of the collision in the probe sheet and the ion current component is investigated. The experimental results show that the second derivative method for measurement of the electron distribution function is valid for sufficiently negative biassed probe.     

Terahertz coherent transition radiation based on an ultrashort electron bunching beam

The experimental result of terahertz (THz) coherent transition radiation generated from an ultrashort electron bunching beam is reported.During this experiment,the window for THz transmission from ultrahigh vacuum to free air is tested.The compact measurement system which can simultaneously test the THz wave power and frequency is built and proofed.With the help of improved Martin-Puplett interferometer and Kramers-Krong transform,the longitudinal bunch length is measured.The results show that the peak power of THz radiation wave is more than 80 kW,and its radiation frequency is from 0.1 THz to 1.5 THz.     

Formation of ultrashort electron pulses on scattering of an electron beam by a standing laser wave of ultrashort duration

The scattering of a well collimated electron beam by a strong standing laser wave of ultrashort duration, giving rise to a great number of scattered photons, is considered. This type of scattering is found to cause an electron beam to divide effectively into two parts. Ultrashort laser pulses are shown to be capable of forming ultrashort electron bunches whose length is governed by the laser beam diameter.     

大气压等离子体针产生空气均匀放电特性研究

大气压空气放电由于脱离了真空装置,易于实现流水线生产,因而在工业上具有广泛的应用. 采用等离子体针装置在空气中产生了稳定的大气压均匀放电. 利用光谱法对等离子体的相关参数进行了空间分辨率测量,并通过光学方法对放电机理进行了研究. 结果表明,等离子体针产生的放电存在电晕放电和等离子体羽放电两种模式. 在稳定的等离子体羽放电模式中,发光分为强光区和弱光区. 弱光区放电的发展速度远大于强光区的发展速度,电子能量和电子密度均是弱光区比强光区大. 对均匀放电的气体温度和振动温度的研究表明,强光区放电遵循汤生击穿机理而弱光区为流光放电. 这些结果对大气压空气放电的工业应用具有重要意义. 关键词： 大气压均匀放电 等离子体针 发射光谱 放电机理     

Areal homogeneity verification of plasma generated by diffuse coplanar surface barrier discharge in ambient air at atmospheric pressure

This paper deals with an optical emission spectroscopy study of a diffuse coplanar surface barrier discharge (DCSBD ) in air at atmospheric pressure. The main aim of this study was to verify the areal homogeneity of the generated plasma, which is important for many applications like treatment of nonwoven fabrics, glass, metals, polymers, foils, and so on. Optical emission spectra of DCSBD plasma in air were measured for three different frequencies (15, 30, and 50 kHz ) of the applied voltage. Comparison of the calculated rotational and vibrational temperatures was carried out, and areal homogeneity of plasma was proved. Electrical parameters of discharge such as the plasma power using the area of the Lissajous figures and energy transfer efficiency to the discharge were also investigated. The effective thickness of plasma layer as a function of the input power was measured.     

Effect of the amplitude and rise time of a voltage pulse on the formation of an ultrashort avalanche electron beam in a gas diode

The effect of the amplitude and rise time of a voltage pulse from a RADAN-303 pulser on the formation of an ultrashort avalanche electron beam (UAEB) in a gas diode is experimentally investigated. It is shown that, when the open-circuit voltage of the pulser exceeds an optimum value, the beam current amplitude and the gap voltage under which the UAEB is generated decrease.     

Study of a converging short pressure pulse generated in a cylindrical polymer shell by an electron beam

This paper presents experimental and theoretical results from an investigation of the excitation and propagation of converging pressure waves in cylindrical shells made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) producing spalling phenomena in the inner surface of the shell. It is found that fracture of the inner surface of a cylindrical shell requires a greater load as compared to the fracture of the rear side of a planar plate of the same material. The reasons for the observed phenomena are analyzed. The experimental results are compared with the results of a numerical simulation that takes into account phenomena occurring in the nonlinear region of elastoplastic deformation of polymer materials used as a base and in composite materials. Zh. Tekh. Fiz. 67, 88–94 (January 1997)     

Basic characteristics of an atmospheric pressure rf generated plasma jet

A plasma jet has been developed which operates using radio frequency (rf) power and produces a stable homogeneous discharge at atmospheric pressure. Its discharge characteristics, especially the dependence of stable discharge operating range on the feed gas, were studied, and the electric parameters such as RMS current, RMS voltage and reflected power were obtained with different gas flows. These studies indicate that there is an optimum range of operation of the plasma jet for a filling with a gas mixture of He and O_2. Two "failure" modes of the discharge are identified. One is a filamentary arc when the input power is raised above a critical level, another is that the discharge disappears gradually as the addition of O_2 approaches 3.2%. Possible explanations for the two failure modes have been given. The current and voltage waveform measurements show that there is a clear phase shift between normal and failure modes. In addition, I－V curves as a function of pure helium and for 1% addition of oxygen have been studied.     

Sliding discharge in air at atmospheric pressure: electrical properties

Several studies have shown that a surface non-thermal plasma may be used as an electrofluidodynamic actuator for airflow control. For few years, we has been working on this subject, especially in the case of DC corona discharges and AC barrier discharges established at the wall of profiles. The present paper deals with a new type of surface plasma using a sliding discharge. This discharge, excited here by a negative AC voltage with a positive DC component, is created in a three-electrode geometry: one DC positive electrode and two negative AC electrodes at the same voltage. Then a barrier discharge is established between the positive electrode and the first negative one when a surface corona discharge or sliding discharge is generated between the positive electrode and the second negative one. In this preliminary study, the goal is to obtain a stable sliding discharge. Then the electrical properties of this discharge are observed and briefly discussed.     

较大体积的大气压空气介质阻挡放电特性研究

利用三电极介质阻挡放电装置, 在主放电区产生了较大体积的大气压空气均匀放电. 利用光学与电学方法, 对主放电特性进行了研究, 发现随驱动功率的不同, 主放电存在等离子体羽和等离子体柱两种模式, 等离子体羽的击穿电压随外加电压峰值的增加而减小. 利用光电倍增管对两种放电模式进行了空间分辨测量, 发现等离子体羽是以发光光层的形式传播, 而等离子体柱是连续放电. 通过采集两种放电的发射光谱, 对其振动温度和转动温度进行了测量. 发现两种放电模式的振转温度均随着U_p的增大而降低. 关键词： 介质阻挡放电 等离子体羽 等离子体柱 发射光谱     

Is there an excess of electron neutrinos in the atmospheric flux?

Summary The background produced by isolated neutrons in Cherenkov detectors studying the atmospheric neutrinos is discussed. The neutrons are generated in nuclear showers initiated by muons in the rock surrounding the detectors. It is shown that, taking into account the detection of π⁰ events from reactions of nA→π⁰X, which look likev _e detection, results in an observedI(v _μ)/I(v _e) ratio close to the expected one for the energy range 0.2–5 GeV.     

大气压下绝缘毛细管内等离子体放电及其特性研究

在石英毛细管内利用两个边缘锋利的中空针型电极间的放电形成了63 cm长的大气压弧光等离子体.通过记录放电图片和测量电流-电压特征波形及伏安特性曲线的方法对管内等离子体从反常辉光状态过渡至超长弧光状态的过程做了细致的研究,发现管内等离子体在弧光状态下的电子密度不低于10¹⁴ cm^-3.另外,还进一步考察了两电极的间距和电源工作频率对放电伏安特性的影响以及通过发射光谱法测得的等离子体气体温度随外加电压的变化规律.当活性气体(氧气)按一定比例混合到氩等离子体中时,通过 关键词： 大气压等离子体 反常辉光放电 弧光放电 发射光谱