Diffusion correction to the avalanche--to--streamer transition

Details Diffusion correction to the avalanche--to--streamer transition Diffusion correction to the avalanche--to--streamer transition

2005-08-17

arxiv.org/abs/physics/0508109v2

J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys. 39 (2006) 2979-2992

Physics

Plasma Physics

24 pages, 8 figures, submitted to J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys

Scientific paper

10.1088/0022-3727/39/14/017

Space-charge dominated streamer discharges can emerge in free space from single electrons. We reinvestigate the Raether-Meek criterion and show that streamer emergence depends not only on ionization and attachment rates and gap length, but also on electron diffusion. Motivated by simulation results, we derive an explicit quantitative criterion for the avalanche-to-streamer transition both for pure non-attaching gases and for air, under the assumption that the avalanche emerges from a single free electron and evolves in a homogenous field.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Diffusion correction to the avalanche--to--streamer transition does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Diffusion correction to the avalanche--to--streamer transition, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Diffusion correction to the avalanche--to--streamer transition will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-138900