L. G. Schneekloth, A. L. Ward
Abstract
When the voltage across a gas tube is increased to the “breakdown voltage”, the gap becomes a good conductor. Although the breakdown voltage may be accurately calculated by use of the Townsend breakdown condition, the actual breakdown transition processes have not been well understood.
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When the voltage across a gas tube is increased to the “breakdown voltage”, the gap becomes a good conductor. Although the breakdown voltage may be accurately calculated by use of the Townsend breakdown condition, the actual breakdown transition processes have not been well understood.
Key concepts: Breakdown voltage, Electric breakdown, Conductor, Electrical breakdown, Materials science, Voltage, Mechanics, Townsend discharge