Title :
Computer-generated images of streamer propagation in nitrogen
Author :
Durbhakula, Kishore ; Dhali, Shirshak
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Southern Illinois Univ., Carbondale, IL, USA
fDate :
2/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We present the computer-generated images of streamer propagation in an overvolted parallel plate gap at atmospheric pressure. Two-dimensional colored images of cross sections of streamers and electric field are presented. The results show the filamentary nature of the streamers and the strong field distortions caused by the space charge
Keywords :
computer graphics; discharges (electric); nitrogen; physics computing; plasma diagnostics; plasma pressure; space charge; N; Poisson equation; axial electric field; computer-generated images; cross sections; electric breakdown; electric field; filamentary streamers; overvoltage; overvolted parallel plate gap; space charge; streamer propagation; strong field distortions; two-dimensional colored images; Anodes; Computational modeling; Electric breakdown; Electrons; Equations; Gases; Ionization; Nitrogen; Space charge; Streaming media;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
