A typical dc discharge is configured with the negative cathode at one end and a positive
anode at the other end, separated by a gas filled gap, placed inside a long glass cylinder. A …

Similarity theory and scaling laws determine how physical laws remain the same when
control parameters are changed, which is essential for the correlation, prediction, and …

This paper reports gas breakdown characteristics in microgaps with multiple concentric
protrusions on the cathode in the transition from the Townsend to the subnormal glow …

In direct-current (DC) discharge, it is well known that hysteresis is observed between the
Townsend (gas breakdown) and glow regimes. Forward and backward voltage sweep is …

Over the past decade the use of ICCD cameras as a means for characterizing non-
equilibrium plasmas has been steadily increasing. Due to their high sensitivity and high …

Miniaturized ion thrusters are one of the most important candidates in the task of drag-free
control for space-based gravitational wave detection, the thrust of which can be accurately …

We discuss the effect of electrode shape on Paschen curves and our ability to seal off
microdischarges to prevent long path breakdown. It was found that for structured electrodes …

Using ambient air as working gas, a direct-current plasma jet is developed to generate a
brush-shaped plasma plume with fairly large volume. Although a direct-current power supply …

We discuss the effect of electrode shape on Paschen curves and our ability to seal off
microdischarges to prevent long path breakdown. It was found that for structured electrodes …

In this paper we report studies of basic properties of breakdown, low-current Townsend
discharge and high-current discharge regimes in water vapour. Paschen curves and the …