This paper presents an overview of the recent modeling efforts directed to the interpretation
of observed features of transient luminous events termed sprites, blue jets, and gigantic jets …

Positive streamers are thought to propagate by photo-ionization; the parameters of photo-
ionization depend on the nitrogen: oxygen ratio. Therefore we study streamers in nitrogen …

An analysis of gas ionization by the radiation produced in a low-current gas discharge is
performed here on the basis of the comparison of measurements and the results of direct …

Over the past two decades, research and development using various atmospheric-pressure
non-equilibrium plasmas has been conducted energetically for materials synthesis, surface …

The conditions for threshold inception of positive DC corona in the coaxial cylindrical
electrode arrangement are investigated. The establishment of the self-sustained corona …

Streamers are rapidly extending ionized fingers that can appear in gasses, liquids and
solids. They are generated by high electric fields but can penetrate into areas where the …

This research provides conclusions that can partially cover the lack of knowledge related to
the effects of ambient atmospheric conditions on DC electric power transportation. Two …

A general framework for photoionization rate calculations in a constant pressure gaseous
medium is introduced. The formulation includes the number of photons emitted per unit …

Photoionization plays an important role in the mechanism of positive streamer discharges in
air. The photoelectron production rate at high pressures is significantly overestimated in the …

Owing to its distinctive photon energy range, vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) emission plays a key
role in diverse photo-induced natural and technological processes. Atmospheric-pressure …