First principles numerical model of avalanche-induced arc discharges in electron-irradiated dielectrics
Abstract
The model consists of four phases: single electron dynamics, single electron avalanche, negative streamer development, and tree formation. Numerical algorithms and computer code implementations are presented for the first three phases. An approach to developing a code description of fourth phase is discussed. Numerical results are presented for a crude material model of Teflon.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- March 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979STIN...7928418B
- Keywords:
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- Arc Discharges;
- Avalanches;
- Dielectrics;
- Electron Irradiation;
- Mathematical Models;
- Algorithms;
- Electric Discharges;
- Electrical Faults;
- Graphs (Charts);
- Numerical Analysis;
- Spacecraft Charging;
- Tables (Data);
- Teflon (Trademark);
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering