Glow Discharge with an Extended Hollow Cathode

Russian Physics Journal - A low-voltage low-pressure glow discharge with a hollow cathode is discussed. The discharge is ignited in a reflective discharge system with two symmetric peripheral...     

Non-Resonant Photoionization Optogal Vanic Effect in Hollow Cathode Glow Discharge

Abstract

This non-resonant optogalvanic effect caused by photoionization of the atoms lying at high excited levels is investigated in this work on the base of Neatoms in a hollow cathode glow discharge.     

Experimental Measurements on the Current Balance at the Cathode of a Cylindrical Hollow Cathode Glow Discharge

The contribution of positive ions, photons and metastable particles to the secondary emission of electrons from the cathode of an argon glow discharge with cylindrical cathode is measured by sampling the plasma species through a small orifice in the cathode wall and analyzing them in a high vacuum region. Additional experiments are made with a second apparatus which enables the sampling fo plasma species from the negative glow and the dark space. The paper describes the experimental techniques used in both cases and presents estimates on the validity of the results obtained. The positive ions are found to be the dominant contribution to the discharge current at the cathode. The secondary emission of electrons is — in decreasing order of importance — due to impact fo singly charged ions, doubly charged ions and metastable atoms.     

Laser Optogalvanic Analysis of Nitrogen Layers in Hollow Cathode Glow Discharge

This experimental investigation shows that the replacement of the spectral line intensity by the optogalvanic and photoelectric optogalvanic signals improves the accuracy of the classical direct layer-by-layer analysis in a hollow cathode glow discharge and its possibilities, for example for layer thickness measurements in some cases.     

Electron Energy Distribution and Optical Characteristics of a Hollow Cathode Discharge

A model is proposed for the formation of the electron energy distribution in a hollow cathode discharge. On the basis of this model, an integral equation has been derived to calculate the electron distribution function over the entire cathode cavity volume. The equation holds true for both the isotropic distribution, and the case when the local distribution function is anisotropic. Solutions of the kinetic equation obtained are presented, for electron energies over 2–3 eV and up to the cathode fall potential. It is shown that the electron energy distribution function in this interval determines the optical characteristics of the hollow cathode discharge. A comparison is given of the calculated and measured radiation powers for the cases of the hollow cathode discharge in xenon and carbon dioxide. The discrepancy between the theoretical and experimental data does not exceed 20%.     

Optical Probing of the Electron Energy Function Distribution in a Photoresonant Hollow Cathode Discharge

Optical probing of electron gas in photoresonant negative glow is considered. By monitoring the spectral line intensity it can be concluded that the transfer of excitation energy to the probe atoms is mainly due to the electron gas.     

Electron Energy Function Distribution in Hollow Cathode Discharge at Resonant Irradiation

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The behaviour of electron energy function distribution in hollow cathode discharge at resonant light irradiation is analyzed. The function is calculated for energies near and higher than the energy excitation ?₁ of the hellium metastable levels. It turns out that the electron energy function distribution is essentially influenced in the vicinity of point ?₁.     

Influence of the Discharge Burning Conditions on Distributions of the Parameters of Plasma Generated in a Non-Self-Sustaining Glow Discharge Inside a Hollow Cathode

Russian Physics Journal - The parameters of the plasma of a non-self-sustaining glow discharge generated inside a metal hollow cathode 300 mm long and 25 mm in inner diameter are investigated. A...     

Comparative Investigations on the Reproducibility of the Hollow Cathode,Glow Discharge and Spark Light Sources

A comparison between the constancy and reproducibility of the hollow cathode, glow discharge and spark light sources was carried out. Samples of pure copper as well as of commercial brass and steel were investigated. Results show that the hollow cathode produces a better reproducibility of the measurements in all the cases examined.     

Influence of the Anode of a Non-Self-Sustained Glow Discharge with a Hollow Cathode on the Spatial Distribution of Plasma Concentration

Russian Physics Journal - The results of investigation of the influence of geometrical dimensions, shape and position of the anode of a high-current non-self-sustained glow discharge with a hollow...     

Transition of Discharge Mode of a Local Hollow Cathode Discharge

The discharge characteristics of hollow cathode discharge in argon in a cylindrical cavity are investigated experi- mentally. The voltage-current （V - I） characteristics and the light emission are measured. It is found that the discharge plasma is localized inside the hollow cavity, with an extensive Faraday dark space between the cathode and the anode. The discharge develops from predischarge to abnormal glow discharge, the hollow cathode effect （HCE） and a hybrid mode as the discharge current increases. The onset of the HCE is found for the first time by the transition from abnormal glow discharge together with a significant decrease in the slope of the V - I curve which shows a positive differential resistivity. The voltage increases proportionally with the current when the HCE is reached.     

Atom and Ion Temperatures in a Hollow Cathode Discharge

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The excitation temperatures of atoms and ions /Ar I, Ar II, V I, V II, Cr I, Cr II, Cu I, and Si I/ have been measured in the hollow cathode discharge. The Ar I high energy levels have been found to be overpopulated. The electron density has been estimated. The ionization-excitation mechanism has been discussed.     

同轴空心阴极氦等离子体的电子激发温度研究

利用同轴空心阴极放电装置,产生氦低温等离子体。通过对等离子体的发射光谱进行测量和计算,研究放电功率以及氦气压强对等离子体的电子激发温度的影响。结果表明:氦低温等离子体的发射光谱主要由连续谱和原子谱线构成,放电功率和压强对谱线的强度具有明显影响。压强的变化不仅影响电子从电场中获得的能量,还会影响电子与原子的碰撞频率,从而导致电子激发温度随着氦气压强的增大,出现先上升后下降的变化趋势。     

Magneto-Galvanic Resonances in Hollow Cathode Discharge Lamps

The galvanic behavior of a hollow cathode discharge versus an external weak magnetic field is investigated. The application of this field leads to disordering of the self-aligned states, which is detected as a resonance in the discharge current, named the magneto-galvanic signal. A correlation magneto-galvanic signal–operating voltage-current point is established and attributed to Penning ionization. The contribution of the metastable Ne I 1 s₅ to the magneto-galvanic resonance is also verified.     

The Hollow Cathode Discharge as a Spectrochemical Emission Source

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The hollow cathode discharge (HCD), a specialized type of glow discharge, has been the subject of investigations by physicists (in particular) and chemists for over a half century. Several hundred literature reports may be found concerning various aspects of the HCD. Despite this, many analytical chemists today would consider the HCD as merely a sharp line source for atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS). While this is certainly its most important present application, the HCD has a long history as a spectrochemical emission source allowing direct excitation and analysis of samples. Excellent sensitivities have been reported, but experimental difficulties, including construction of a demountable hollow cathode tube, have limited overall past acceptance of the HCD as an analytical emission technique. However, the current interest by analytical spectroscopists in new methods of atomization and excitation has revived interest in glow discharges. Also, the commercial availability of two demountable hollow cathode tubes and associated vacuum systems now allows easy accessibility to the technique.     

Kinetics of Formation of an Oxide Film on the Surface of the Cathode in an Atmospheric-Pressure Glow Discharge in Helium

The kinetics of formation of an oxide film on the surface of the cathode of an atmospheric-pressure glow discharge in helium has been investigated by the method of laser reflectometry. It has been established that the film is formed at a cathode temperature exceeding 550 K, and in 200 sec from the time of discharge initiation at a current of 1 A it becomes thicker than 1 m. The film consists of several concentric zones. For each of these zones, a change in time of the directional hemispherical coefficient of reflection at a wavelength of 0.63 m was determined. It is shown that the formation of an oxide film on the cathode surface leads to an increase in the cathode drop.     

Magnetic Field Enhancement of the Optogalvanic Signal in a Hollow Cathode Discharge

An optogalvanic signal enhancement was obtained in a magnetic field applied on a hollow cathode discharge-detector. In this magnetic field a mutual correlation was observed between optogalvanic signal behaviour, discharge current change and lower level population of the transition corresponding to the 632,8 nm laser irradiation spectral line.     

Pulsed Hollow Cathode Discharge with Nanosecond Risetime

This paper reports the operation of a cylindrical hollow cathode discharge with current risetimes of a few nanoseconds at current densities at the entrance of the cathode in the range of 50-560A · cm-2 and at voltages of 280-850 V. Time-dependent measurements of the impedance of the discharge are presented. They allow for the evaluation of discharge quantities such as risetime, delay time, discharge voltage, and current, depending on the operation parameters as applied voltage, pressure, and preionization. The power density in the active region of the hollow cathode exceeded 200 kW · cm-3.     

Determination of Copper and Aluminium in Steel by Means of Hollow Cathode and Glow Discharge Light Sources: A Comparative Study

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The applicability of hollow cathode and glow discharge light sources to the determination of minor constituents in steel was tested in the case of copper (0.033 ? 0.34[wt]%) and aluminium (0.015 ? 0. 16%). The linearity of the calibration graphs, reflected by the Bravais-Pearson coefficient, was found to be slightly improved in all the cases investigated when operating with hollow cathode. Furthermore, results showed that blackening values of the analytical lines can be plotted directly without resorting to reference lines.