The resistance of nanosecond spark gaps

This paper presents a simple phenomenological model for calculating the dynamic resistance of a nanosecond gas-filled spark-gap. Results provided by the model are shown to compare well with a range of data previously reported in the literature. This both validates the model and gives confidence in i...

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Main Authors: Istenic, M, Smith, I.R, Novac, B.M
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
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Gas discharges
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Summary:This paper presents a simple phenomenological model for calculating the dynamic resistance of a nanosecond gas-filled spark-gap. Results provided by the model are shown to compare well with a range of data previously reported in the literature. This both validates the model and gives confidence in its ability to predict accurately the resistance of a wide range of spark gaps for similar applications but with parameters different from those studied experimentally. (5 pages)
DOI:10.1049/ic:20050040