Lecture

Plasma Physics: Breakdown in Gases

Description

This lecture covers the breakdown in low-pressure gases, focusing on plasma physics applications to fusion energy, astrophysics, and industry. Topics include background ionization, Townsend coefficients, and the breakdown criterion in gases, explaining the self-sustaining discharge and catastrophic arcing phenomena.

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