Abstract
In this paper processes preceding breakdown are described; the so-called prebreakdown phenomena. It deals with a time-resolved optical and electrical study of the avalanche and streamer formation in atmospheric nitrogen and dry air. With the results from experiments and two-dimensional model simulations the formation of avalanches and streamers, and the dominant processes involved are illustrated and discussed. A fast experimental setup is used to measure the discharge current and the optical discharge activity.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering (Volume 3), 23-27 Auguste 1999, London, UK |
| Pages | 3.11S5-3.14S5 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1999 |
| Event | 11th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering (ISH 1999) - London, United Kingdom Duration: 23 Aug 1999 → 27 Aug 1999 Conference number: 11 |
Conference
| Conference | 11th International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering (ISH 1999) |
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| Abbreviated title | ISH 1999 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 23/08/99 → 27/08/99 |
| Other | 11th International Symposium on High-Voltage Engineering (ISH 99), London, UK, 23-27 August 1999 |