Optogalvanic detection of acoustic resonances in a high-pressure sodium discharge

In high-pressure discharges, arc instabilities may occur due to acoustic resonances inside the discharge vessel. We have observed experimentally the presence of longitudinal acoustic resonances in a high-pressure sodium discharge well below the threshold above which the arc is unstable. A dye laser,...

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Published in:Journal of applied physics 1984-01, Vol.55 (7), p.2685-2692
Main Authors: JONGERIUS, M. J, RAS, A. J. M. J, VREHEN, Q. H. F
Format: Article
Language:English
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Electric discharges
Exact sciences and technology
Physics
Physics of gases, plasmas and electric discharges
Physics of plasmas and electric discharges
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Summary:In high-pressure discharges, arc instabilities may occur due to acoustic resonances inside the discharge vessel. We have observed experimentally the presence of longitudinal acoustic resonances in a high-pressure sodium discharge well below the threshold above which the arc is unstable. A dye laser, tuned to about 17 140 cm−1, proved to be able to excite the acoustic standing waves, and their galvanic effects have been measured. A local thermodynamic equilibrium discharge model is presented, which qualitatively describes the measurements. It is shown that the instability threshold is correlated to an acoustic pressure amplitude in the ventral segments of about 6 kPa.
ISSN:0021-8979
1089-7550
DOI:10.1063/1.333264