Published July 1972 | Version v1
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Plasma instabilities in high-current field-emission diodes

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Striations in electron-energy-deposition profiles from high-current field-emission diodes utilizing razor-blade cathodes have been observed. The variation of wavelength in the striations with cathode geometry indicates that the current-carrying plasma at the surface of the cathode undergoes a tearing instability during the initial stages of breakdown.

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DOI
10.1063/1.1661654;

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Journal Title
Journal of Applied Physics
Journal Volume
43
Journal Issue
7
Series
J. Appl. Phys.
Journal Page Range
3033-3036
ISSN
0021-8979

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
4035624
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
CATHODES; DIODE TUBES; ELECTRIC CURRENTS; ELECTRIC FIELDS; PLASMA; PLASMA INSTABILITY
Descriptors DEC
CURRENTS; ELECTRODES; ELECTRON TUBES; INSTABILITY

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