The physics of streamer discharge phenomena
In this review we describe a transient type of gas discharge which is commonly called a
streamer discharge, as well as a few related phenomena in pulsed discharges. Streamers …
streamer discharge, as well as a few related phenomena in pulsed discharges. Streamers …
Positive and negative streamers in ambient air: modelling evolution and velocities
We simulate short positive and negative streamers in air at standard temperature and
pressure. First, double-headed streamers in homogeneous electric fields of 50 kV cm− 1 are …
pressure. First, double-headed streamers in homogeneous electric fields of 50 kV cm− 1 are …
Review of recent results on streamer discharges and discussion of their relevance for sprites and lightning
It is by now well understood that large sprite discharges at the low air densities of the
mesosphere are physically similar to small streamer discharges in air at standard …
mesosphere are physically similar to small streamer discharges in air at standard …
Growing discharge trees with self-consistent charge transport: the collective dynamics of streamers
We introduce the generic structure of a growth model for branched discharge trees that
consistently combines a finite channel conductivity with the physical law of charge …
consistently combines a finite channel conductivity with the physical law of charge …
Streamers, sprites, leaders, lightning: from micro-to macroscales
U Ebert, DD Sentman - Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2008 - iopscience.iop.org
Abstract'Streamers, sprites, leaders, lightning: from micro-to macroscales' was the theme of a
workshop in October 2007 in Leiden, The Netherlands; it brought together researchers from …
workshop in October 2007 in Leiden, The Netherlands; it brought together researchers from …
Electron density fluctuations accelerate the branching of positive streamer discharges in air
Branching is an essential element of streamer discharge dynamics. We review the current
state of theoretical understanding and recall that branching requires a finite perturbation. We …
state of theoretical understanding and recall that branching requires a finite perturbation. We …
Interaction of streamer discharges in air and other oxygen-nitrogen mixtures
The interaction of streamers in nitrogen-oxygen mixtures such as air is studied. First, an
efficient method for fully three-dimensional streamer simulations in multiprocessor machines …
efficient method for fully three-dimensional streamer simulations in multiprocessor machines …
Density models for streamer discharges: beyond cylindrical symmetry and homogeneous media
Streamer electrical discharges are often investigated with computer simulations of density
models (also called reaction-drift-diffusion models). We review these models, detailing their …
models (also called reaction-drift-diffusion models). We review these models, detailing their …
Microstructure of a spark discharge in air in a point–plane gap
KI Almazova, AN Belonogov, VV Borovkov… - Technical Physics, 2018 - Springer
A microchannel structure of a spark discharge initiated in atmospheric-pressure air in a point–
plane gap has been discovered by shadow photography. The structure has been observed …
plane gap has been discovered by shadow photography. The structure has been observed …
Multiple scales in streamer discharges, with an emphasis on moving boundary approximations
Streamer discharges determine the very first stage of sparks or lightning, and they govern
the evolution of huge sprite discharges above thunderclouds as well as the operation of …
the evolution of huge sprite discharges above thunderclouds as well as the operation of …