A Study of Two-Dimensional Microdischarge Pattern Formation in Dielectric Barrier Discharges |
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Authors: | Alexandre Chirokov Alexander Gutsol Alexander Fridman Kurt D. Sieber Jeremy M. Grace Kelly S. Robinson |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA;(2) Eastman Kodak Company, MC 02022, Rochester, NY 14650, USA |
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Abstract: | Although microdischarges in dielectric-barrier discharges (DBDs) have been studied for the past century, their mutual interaction was explained only recently. This interaction is responsible for the formation of microdischarge patterns reminiscent of two-dimensional crystals. Depending on the application, microdischarge patterns may have a significant influence on DBD performance, particularly when spatial uniformity is desired. This paper presents the results of study of regular microdischarge pattern formation in DBD in air at atmospheric pressure. Experimental images of DBD (Lichtenberg figures) were obtained using photostimulable phosphors. A new method for analysis of microdischarge patterns that allow measuring the degree of pattern regularity was developed. Simulated and experimental patterns were compared using the newly developed method and comparison indicates the presence of interaction between microdischarges. Analysis of microdischarge patterns shows that regularity of the patterns increases with the number of excitation cycles used to produce the pattern. |
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Keywords: | Dielectric barrier discharge Microdischarge patterns formation Patterns analysis |
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