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Diffusive instability of a Townsend discharge

V. V. Mikhailenko, H. J. Lee, V. S. Mikhailenko

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The role of the electron diffusion on the stability of a Townsend discharge is investigated. It is obtained, that electron diffusion modifies the condition of the steady self-sustenance of the discharge, and make discharge unstable.

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The role of the electron diffusion on the stability of a Townsend discharge is investigated. It is obtained, that electron diffusion modifies the condition of the steady self-sustenance of the discharge, and make discharge unstable.

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The role of the electron diffusion on the stability of a Townsend discharge is investigated. It is obtained, that electron diffusion modifies the condition of the steady self-sustenance of the discharge, and make discharge unstable.

Key concepts: Townsend, Sustenance, Townsend discharge, Instability, Diffusion, Mechanics, Physics, Thermodynamics

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