Title :
Statistical approach to theory of electron-avalanche ionization in solids
Author :
Epifanov, Alexandre S. ; Garnov, Sergei V.
Author_Institution :
Academy of Sciences of the U.S.S.R., Moscow, U.S.S.R.
fDate :
10/1/1981 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The development of the electron avalanche induced in solid transparent dielectrics by an electromagnetic field where the deterrent lack of seed electrons can be critical is analyzed. Expressions for the breakdown probability as a function of the laser radiation intensity, the focal spot size, and the concentration of defects are obtained.
Keywords :
Charge carrier processes; Dielectric breakdown; Dielectric radiation effects; Laser radiation effects; Avalanche breakdown; Dielectrics; Electric breakdown; Electrons; Impurities; Ionization; Laser excitation; Laser theory; Optical pulses; Solids;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1981.1070641
