Inherent time delay for dielectric breakdown in shock-loaded x-cut quartz
Abstract
Dielectric breakdown in shock-loaded x-cut quartz is examined under conditions of both impact loading and Q-switched laser-irradiation loading. It is observed that breakdown is characterized by an inherent time delay which depends on the magnitude of the electric field. For pulse duration less than about 30 ns, dielectric breakdown is not observed.
- Publication:
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Journal of Applied Physics
- Pub Date:
- December 1975
- DOI:
- 10.1063/1.321563
- Bibcode:
- 1975JAP....46.5300G
- Keywords:
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- Dielectrics;
- Electrical Faults;
- Quartz Crystals;
- Shock Loads;
- Impact Loads;
- Laser Heating;
- Radiation Damage;
- Time Lag;
- Solid-State Physics;
- 77.50.+p;
- 79.20.Ds;
- 62.50.+p;
- 77.60.+v;
- Laser-beam impact phenomena;
- High-pressure and shock wave effects in solids and liquids