A Review of Diffuse Discharge Opening Switches
- 1 January 1986
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
- Vol. 14 (5) , 561-574
- https://doi.org/10.1109/tps.1986.4316598
Abstract
The basic operation principles of externally controlled diffuse discharges with respect to their application as opening switches are discussed. Discharge sustainment by electron and UV ionization and additional control mechanisms, such as photodetachment and optically enhanced attachment, are considered. Special emphasis is given electron-beam (e-beam) controlled switches. For such systems, design criteria are discussed and a summary of experimental switch results is presented.Keywords
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