Title :
Numerical Simulation of a Planar Vacuum Arc
Author :
Shohet, J.L. ; Pedrow, P.D. ; Burrage, L.M.
Abstract :
A two-dimensional numerical simulation of a planar vacuum arc has been used to determinie the effect of the self-consistent magnetic fields on the arc plasma density, temperature, and heat flow. The results are consistent with experimentally observed discharges in which a linear pinch occurs.
Keywords :
Anodes; Cathodes; Current density; Electrodes; Numerical simulation; Plasma applications; Plasma density; Plasma simulation; Plasma temperature; Vacuum arcs;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.1981.4317433
