Physical processes of image formation during gas-discharge visualization (the Kirlian effect) (Review)
Abstract
A survey is made of previously published and original results on physical processes which determine Kirlian-effect visualization. Three types of gas-discharge visualization (GDV) are considered: (1) avalanche GDV, at atmospheric pressure and small discharge gaps; (2) surface GDV, at atmospheric pressure and a discharge sliding along the surface of a dielectric; and (3) 'vacuum' GDV, at reduced pressure and relatively large discharge gaps (of the order of a centimeter). The possibilities of the practical application of these techniques are assessed, and specific recommendations on their use are given.
- Publication:
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Radiotekhnika i Elektronika
- Pub Date:
- April 1986
- Bibcode:
- 1986RaEl...31..625B
- Keywords:
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- Bioluminescence;
- Gas Discharges;
- Imaging Techniques;
- Biotechnology;
- Dielectrics;
- Electron Avalanche;
- Nondestructive Tests;
- Solid Electrodes;
- Instrumentation and Photography