Spatio-temporal dynamics of plasma spots in helium surface barrier discharge

The experimental study of plasma spots formation in planar surface barrier discharge system at atmospheric pressure in helium gas is presented. Spatio-temporal patterns of plasma spots are followed by varying the applied voltage and operating gas pressure. These spots melt together at high applied voltage and results in uniform glow discharge. Reduction in operating pressure also results in similar effect. Dynamics of these patterns are discussed in detail.