Transient properties of anodic glow in constricted anode plasma source

Summary form only given. Anodic glow is an interesting physical phenomenon which is observed in front of the small electrode biased positive than the plasma potential. These anodic glows, sometimes referred as fireballs have generated some renewed attention due to observation of plasma instabilities (non-chaotic) in the electrode current and launching of electrostatic plasma waves. The present study deals with the investigations on the origin and control of these plasma instabilities associated with the formation of anodic glow.