Arc Physics

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xiii

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2. Introduction

   1. Introduction

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      Pages 1-12

3. The Arc as Part of an Electric Circuit

   1. The Arc as Part of an Electric Circuit

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      Pages 13-28

4. Theory of the Positive Column

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 29-32

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   2. The Cylindrical Indefinite Positive Column in a Fixed Neutral Gas

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      Pages 33-97

   3. General Theory of the Arc Plasma

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      Pages 98-148

5. Wall and Electrode Phenomena

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 149-153

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   2. Wall Phenomena

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      Pages 154-161

   3. Anodic Phenomena

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      Pages 162-177

   4. Cathodic Phenomena

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      Pages 178-202

   5. Post Arc Phenomena

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      Pages 203-223

6. Methods of Plasma Diagnostics Relevant to Arc Physics

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 225-228

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   2. Diagnostic Techniques Widely Used in Arc Physics

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      Pages 229-266

   3. Rapid Survey of the Other Methods of Plasma Diagnostics

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      Pages 267-280

7. Back Matter

   Pages 281-305

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On first acquaintance the electric arc discharge appears to be both visually attractive and a relatively simple phenomena to understand. To those of us engaged in prolonged study of this discharge, it remains a constantly exciting phenomena but we become only too aware of its complex nature and the difficulties in interpreting its bulk properties. This is particu­ larly true when the arc exists in a practical device and is subjected therefore to extreme conditions. In recent years the possibilities for the beginning of a fuller understanding of the complexities of the arc has arisen out of the excellent research and development work of scientists and engineers throughout the world. Much of this work has been stimulated not only by the need for the development of practical devices but also by the interest in thermonuclear fusion, mag­ netohydrodynamic generation and space exploration. In much of this work, the arc discharge has been a common feature as a source of study of high temperature plasma. As a result of this increased interest in the arc, the expert and would-be expert is now faced with the problem of assessing extensive newly published information on arc properties. Thus there is the need for texts which present to the engineer and researcher a review and summary of the present situation. This book is a valuable contribution to this task.

• Anode
• Nuclear fusion
• circuit
• development
• diffusion
• extreme conditions
• fusion
• information
• microwave
• physics
• plasma
• space exploration
• temperature

• University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, USA

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• Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Pittsburgh, USA

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• Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA

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