Title :
A time-resolved optical study of the avalanche and streamer formation in atmospheric nitrogen
Author :
Gaxiola, E.H.R. ; Wetzer, J.M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Netherlands
Abstract :
This work deals with a time-resolved optical study of the avalanche and streamer formation phases leading to breakdown in atmospheric nitrogen. We present the results obtained for nitrogen, from experiments and two-dimensional model simulations. This model is used to obtain a better insight in the relevant mechanisms and processes by a comparison of measurements and simulation data. The trends of externally measured quantities correspond with those predicted by our model
Keywords :
electric breakdown; nitrogen; spectroscopy; time resolved spectroscopy; N2; atmospheric nitrogen; avalanche formation; breakdown; externally measured quantities; streamer formation; time-resolved optical study; two-dimensional model simulations; Atmospheric measurements; Atmospheric modeling; Avalanche breakdown; Breakdown voltage; Cathodes; Electric breakdown; Electrons; Gases; Nitrogen; Solid modeling;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Insulation, 1996., Conference Record of the 1996 IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3531-7
DOI :
10.1109/ELINSL.1996.549464
