DocumentCode
1216790
Title
A Review of Diffuse Discharge Opening Switches
Author
Schaefer, G. ; Schoenbach, K.H.
Volume
14
Issue
5
fYear
1986
Firstpage
561
Lastpage
574
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
Cathodes; Conductivity; Control systems; Electron optics; Energy storage; Fault location; Inductors; Ionization; Optical control; Optical switches;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0093-3813
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TPS.1986.4316598
Filename
4316598
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