On formation of subnanosecond electron beams in air under atmospheric pressure

被引:52
作者
Tarasenko, VF [1 ]
Skakun, VS [1 ]
Kostyrya, ID [1 ]
Alekseev, SB [1 ]
Orlovskii, VM [1 ]
机构
[1] Russian Acad Sci, Inst High Current Elect, Siberian Branch, Tomsk 634055, Russia
关键词
atmospheric pressure; runaway electrons; subnanosecond e-beam in air;
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10.1017/S0263034604221152
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O59 [应用物理学];
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摘要
This article reports on experimental studies of subnanosecond electron beams formed in air under atmospheric pressure. An electron beam with an amplitude of similar to170 A with a duration at FWHM of similar to0.3 ns has been obtained. Based on beam temporal characteristics and discharge spatial characteristics, the critical fields were supposed to be reached at plasma approach to anode. Simultaneously, the sharp high-energy pulse of e-beam current is generated. Of critical importance is the cathode type and occurrence on the cathode of plasma protrusions. It is shown that to get maximum amplitude of the electron beam in the gas diode, the discharge in the gas diode should be volumetric.
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页数:8
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