Published December 2007 | Version v1
Journal article

Distribution of Cathode Spots in Vacuum Arc Under Nonuniform Axial Magnetic Fields

  • 1. State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049 (China)

Description

Recent results on the distribution of vacuum arc cathode spots (CSs) in nonuniform axial magnetic field (AMF) are presented. Based on previous studies, we deem that two contrary influences of AMF, inward effect and outward effect, are attributed to CSs distribution. With this notion, we have analyzed the controlling effectiveness of nonuniform AMF on CSs distribution. Experiments were conducted in a detachable vacuum chamber with iron-style AMF electrodes. Images of vacuum arc column and the distribution of CSs were photographed with a high-speed charge coupled device (CCD) camera. Experimental results agreed well with the theoretical analysis

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Plasma Science and Technology
Journal Volume
9
Journal Issue
6
Journal Page Range
p. 666-669
ISSN
1009-0630

Conference

Title
16. international conference on gas discharges and their applications
Acronym
GD 2006
Dates
11-15 Sep 2006
Place
Xi'an (China)

INIS

Country of Publication
China
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
39050772
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CAMERAS; CATHODES; CHARGE-COUPLED DEVICES; DISTRIBUTION; ELECTRIC ARCS; IMAGES; IRON; MAGNETIC FIELDS; PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS
Descriptors DEC
CURRENTS; ELECTRIC CURRENTS; ELECTRIC DISCHARGES; ELECTRODES; ELEMENTS; METALS; SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; TRANSITION ELEMENTS