ISSN:
1573-9228
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract An experimental study was made of the heat-flux and current-density distributions along the length of the outer electrode in a high-current end-type plasma accelerator with different electrode polarities. When the outer electrode is anode, the heat-flux and current-density maxima move toward the end of the outer electrode. When the outer electrode is cathode, the maxima move in the opposite direction. These effects are explained in terms of an anisotropy of the conductivity in the accelerator, which is particularly pronounced in the ωτ sheath near the electrode.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00816882
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