A study of ionization coefficients and electrical breakdown in hydrogen

1956 ◽  
Vol 235 (1202) ◽  
pp. 334-348 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Electric Fields ◽  
Electrical Breakdown ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Maxwellian Distribution ◽  
Ionization Mechanism ◽  
Experimental Measurements ◽  
Ionization Coefficient ◽  
Ionization Coefficients ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Gas Pressures

Experimental measurements of the Townsend ionization coefficient α for hydrogen have been made from a study of pre-breakdown currents in uniform electric fields over a range of the parameter E/p from 15 to 40 V/cm mmHg. The results indicate that earlier measurements may be in error below E / p = 25 V/cm mmHg, and show good agreement with the theoretical calculations of Emeléus, Lunt & Meek (1936) which are based on a Maxwellian distribution of electron energies. Furthermore, measurements made at different gas pressures for the same value of the parameter E/p show that α/p is a function of E/p . The growth of pre-breakdown currents has been measured to within a small percentage of the sparking distance and is found to be well represented by the Townsend equation i = i 0 e αd /1- γ (e αd -1), showing the existence of a secondary ionization mechanism denoted by γ . The results are discussed in the light of existing theories of electrical breakdown, and it is concluded that the Townsend mechanism is sufficient to explain the initiation of breakdown in hydrogen up to a pd value of at least 2800 cm mmHg.

scholarly journals Ionization and Attachment Coefficients in C4F7N Gas Measured by the Steady-State Townsend Method

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (18) ◽  
pp. 3686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaoyu Qin ◽  
Yunxiang Long ◽  
Zhenyu Shen ◽  
Cheng Chen ◽  
Liping Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Steady State ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Electric Fields ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Ionization Coefficient ◽  
Ionization Coefficients ◽  
Insulation Performance ◽  
Attachment Coefficient ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Effective Ionization

The normalized Townsend first ionization coefficient α/N and normalized attachment coefficient η/N in pure C4F7N were measured by using the steady-state Townsend (SST) method for a range of reduced electric fields E/N from 750 to 1150 Td at room temperature (20 °C). Meanwhile, the effective ionization coefficients are obtained. All SST experimental results show good agreement with pulsed Townsend (PT) experiment results. Comparisons of the critical electric fields of C4F7N with SF6 and other alternative gases such as c-C4F8 and CF3I indicate that C4F7N has a better insulation performance with a much higher normalized critical electric field at 959.19 Td.

Electrical breakdown of gases. I. Spark mechanism in air

1952 ◽  
Vol 213 (1113) ◽  
pp. 185-202 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Electric Fields ◽  
High Voltage ◽  
Electrical Breakdown ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Ionization Mechanism ◽  
Parallel Plates ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Early Stages ◽  
Important Region ◽  
Secondary Mechanism

From experimental investigations on ionization currents and high-voltage sparking in uniform electric fields it has generally been assumed that the growth of pre-breakdown currents followed a simple exponential law involving no secondary ionization, and that therefore to account for critical breakdown it was necessary to assume the sudden introduction of a new ionization mechanism not related to the growth of initial pre-breakdown currents. These data are critically analyzed, and it is shown that they do not in fact preclude the existence of important secondary ionization, as was assumed. The experimental conditions which must be satisfied in order to reveal and measure any such secondary ionization are discussed, and a high-voltage ionization chamber designed and built to satisfy these conditions is described. Measurements of pre-breakdown ionization currents between parallel plates in air under conditions which include those corresponding to a 1 cm gap in the atmosphere ( E / p = 40; pd = 800; V 8 = 30 kV) showed that, while the growth of the currents was simply exponential over the greater part of the sparking distance, in the important region near breakdown itself the currents did, in fact, increase at the faster rate represented by I = I 0 exp ( αd )/[1 — ( ω / α ) {exp ( αd )—1}]. This indicates the existence of a secondary mechanism throughout the complete breakdown process. Furthermore, the measurement of the ionization coefficients α and ( ω / α ) in the early stages of the growth of a small (≃ 10 -14 A) photo-electric current can predict, within the experimental error, the static potential at which the gas breaks down, thus indicating that the mechanism of the spark itself was the same as that which led to the growth of the photo-current even in its early stages.

Experimental measurements and Monte Carlo modelling of the XSTRAHL 150 superficial X-ray therapy unit

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-55
Author(s):  
Fayez H. H. Al-Ghorabie
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Beam Quality ◽  
Patient Treatment ◽  
Experimental Measurements ◽  
Monte Carlo Code ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Percentage Depth Dose ◽  
Depth Dose ◽  
Good Agreement

AbstractBackgroundSuperficial X-ray therapy units are used for the treatment of certain types of skin cancer and some severe dermatological conditions. The performance assessment and beam characteristics of the superficial unit are very important to ensure accurate dose delivery during patient treatment. Both experimental measurements and Monte Carlo calculations can be used for this purpose.PurposeThis study aims to investigate whether it is possible to reproduce experimentally measured data for the XSTRAHL 150 superficial X-ray unit with simulations using the BEAMnrc Monte Carlo code.Materials and MethodsThe experimental procedure applied in this study included the following: experimental measurements of different X-ray spectra, half-value layers, percentage depth dose and beam profiles. Monte Carlo modelling of the XSTRAHL 150 unit was performed with the BEAMnrc code. The validity of the model was checked by comparing the theoretical calculations with experimental measurements.ResultsThere was good agreement (∼1%) between experimentally measured and simulated X-ray spectra. Results of half-value layers obtained from simulated and measured spectra showed that there was a maximum of 3·6% difference between BEAMnrc and measurements and a minimum of 2·3%. In addition, simulated percentage depth dose and profile curves have been compared against experimental measurements and show good agreement (within 2% for the depth dose curves and 3–5% for beam profile curves, depending on the applicator size).ConclusionThe results of this study provide information about particles’ interaction in different kilovoltage and filter combinations. This information is useful for X-ray tube design and development of new target/filter combinations to improve beam quality in superficial X-ray radiotherapy. The data presented here may provide a base for comparison and a reference for other or potential new users of the XSTRAHL 150 X-ray unit.

Theoretical and experimental research on slip and uplift of the timber-concrete composite beam

BioResources ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 7079-7099
Author(s):  
Jianying Chen ◽  
Guojing He ◽  
Xiaodong (Alice) Wang ◽  
Jiejun Wang ◽  
Jin Yi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Differential Equations ◽  
Deformation Theory ◽  
Concrete Slab ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Structural Element ◽  
Structural Efficiency ◽  
Theoretical Investigations ◽  
New Type ◽  
Interlayer Slip ◽  
Good Agreement

Timber-concrete composite beams are a new type of structural element that is environmentally friendly. The structural efficiency of this kind of beam highly depends on the stiffness of the interlayer connection. The structural efficiency of the composite was evaluated by experimental and theoretical investigations performed on the relative horizontal slip and vertical uplift along the interlayer between composite’s timber and concrete slab. Differential equations were established based on a theoretical analysis of combination effects of interlayer slip and vertical uplift, by using deformation theory of elastics. Subsequently, the differential equations were solved and the magnitude of uplift force at the interlayer was obtained. It was concluded that the theoretical calculations were in good agreement with the results of experimentation.

Temperature Dependence of Hole Impact Ionization Coefficient in 4H-SiC Photodiodes

2009 ◽  
Vol 615-617 ◽  
pp. 311-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
W.S. Loh ◽  
J.P.R. David ◽  
B.K. Ng ◽  
Stanislav I. Soloviev ◽  
Peter M. Sandvik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phonon Scattering ◽  
Impact Ionization ◽  
Positive Temperature Coefficient ◽  
Positive Temperature ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Ionization Coefficients ◽  
Increasing Temperature ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Ionization Rates

Hole initiated multiplication characteristics of 4H-SiC Separate Absorption and Multiplication Avalanche Photodiodes (SAM-APDs) with a n- multiplication layer of 2.7 µm were obtained using 325nm excitation at temperatures ranging from 300 to 450K. The breakdown voltages increased by 200mV/K over the investigated temperature range, which indicates a positive temperature coefficient. Local ionization coefficients, including the extracted temperature dependencies, were derived in the form of the Chynoweth expression and were used to predict the hole multiplication characteristics at different temperatures. Good agreement was obtained between the measured and the modeled multiplication using these ionization coefficients. The impact ionization coefficients decreased with increasing temperature, corresponding to an increase in breakdown voltage. This result agrees well with the multiplication characteristics and can be attributed to phonon scattering enhanced carrier cooling which has suppressed the ionization process at high temperatures. Hence, a much higher electric field is required to achieve the same ionization rates.

Disorientation of Cs(62P1/2) atoms, induced in collisions with noble gases

1976 ◽  
Vol 54 (7) ◽  
pp. 748-752 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Niewitecka ◽  
L. Krause
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Noble Gas ◽  
Zero Magnetic Field ◽  
Zero Field ◽  
Buffer Gas ◽  
Resonance Fluorescence ◽  
Circularly Polarized ◽  
Low Field ◽  
Good Agreement ◽  
Gas Pressures

The disorientation of 62P1/2 cesium atoms, induced in collisions with noble gas atoms in their ground states, was systematically investigated by monitoring the depolarization of cesium resonance fluorescence in relation to noble gas pressures. The Cs atoms, contained together with a buffer gas in a fluorescence cell and located in zero magnetic field, were excited and oriented by irradiation with circularly polarized 8943 Å resonance radiation, and the resonance fluorescence, emitted in an approximately backward direction, was analyzed with respect to circular polarization. The experiments yielded the following disorientation cross sections which have been corrected for the effects of nuclear spin: Cs–He: 4.9 ± 0.7 Å2; Cs–Ne: 2.1 ± 0.3 Å2; Cs–Ar: 5.6 ± 0.8 Å2; Cs–Kr: 5.8 ± 0.9 Å2; Cs–Xe: 6.3 ± 0.9 Å2. The results are in good agreement with most of the available zero-field and low-field data.

The Behaviour of Multiple Loops in Torsion

1988 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 149-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. A. Cavina ◽  
N. E. Waters
Keyword(s):  
Energy Method ◽  
Strain Energy ◽  
Vertical Axis ◽  
Experimental Measurements ◽  
Complementary Strain ◽  
Radial Axis ◽  
Strain Energy Method ◽  
Good Agreement

The angular stiffness of a multiple looped span, subject to rotation about a vertical axis (torsion) and also to rotation about a horizontal or radial axis (mesio-distal tilt), have been derived using the complementary (strain) energy method. Experimental measurements on enlarged models were in good agreement with the values calculated from the theoretical relationships obtained. The variations in angular stiffness resulting from changes in the loop height, width, and position of clinical sized loops are discussed.

scholarly journals Etude par résonance magnétique nucléaire de composés organiques contenant des chalcogènes. II. L'éther de diphényle et ses analogues soufré, sélénié et telluré

1979 ◽  
Vol 57 (22) ◽  
pp. 2967-2970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Llabrès ◽  
Marcel Baiwir ◽  
Léon Christiaens ◽  
Jean-Louis Piette
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Heavy Atom ◽  
Mesomeric Effect ◽  
Heavy Atom Effect ◽  
Inductive Effects ◽  
Structure Determinations ◽  
Résonance Magnétique ◽  
Atom Effect ◽  
Good Agreement

The 1Hmr study of the title compounds has revealed a screw conformation, with defined interconversion processes, in good agreement with crystal structure determinations and theoretical calculations. The mesomeric effect of the heteroatom is smaller than in the anisole series, due to steric inhibitions.The 13Cmr enhances, to some extent, these conclusions. In the case of Te compounds, a heavy atom effect adds to the classical mesomeric and inductive effects to account for the experimental observations.

ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF CRYSTALLINE C60

1992 ◽  
Vol 06 (06) ◽  
pp. 309-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
W.Y. CHING ◽  
MING-ZHU HUANG ◽  
YONG-NIAN XU ◽  
FANQI GAN
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Electronic Structure ◽  
First Principles ◽  
Optical Spectrum ◽  
Local Density ◽  
Low Dielectric Constant ◽  
Experimental Measurements ◽  
Absorption Bands ◽  
Low Dielectric ◽  
Good Agreement

The electronic structure and optical properties of crystalline C 60 and their pressure dependence have been studied by first-principles local density calculations. It is shown that fcc C 60 has a low dielectric constant and an optical spectrum rich in structures. The spectrum shows five disconnected absorption bands in the 1.4 to 7.0 eV region with sharp structures in each band that can be attributed to critical point transitions. This is a manifestation of the localized molecular structure coupled with long range crystalline order unique to the C 60 crystal. At a sufficient high pressure, the structures in the optical spectrum start to merge due to the merging of the bands. These results are in good agreement with some recent experimental measurements.

A Comparison of Analytical Predictions With Experimental Measurements of Transmission Error of Misaligned Loaded Gears

1992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harsh Vinayak ◽  
Donald R. Houser
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Load Distribution ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Data Acquisition System ◽  
Transmission Error ◽  
Test Facility ◽  
Experimental Measurements ◽  
Gear Pair ◽  
Prediction Program ◽  
Dynamic Transmission Error

Abstract This paper deals with the experimental study of dynamic transmission error of a gear pair. Two aspects of the experiment are discussed : 1) design of the test facility and data acquisition system and 2) comparison of transmission error and load distribution with experimental data. Several gears were tested under varying misalignments. A prediction program LDP (Load distribution Program) was used for theoretical calculations of dynamic transmission error.

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