Independent Control of Electron Temperature and Density in Copper Thermionic Vacuum Arc Plasmas
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DOI: 10.1002/ctpp.70045
Abstract: The thermionic vacuum arc (TVA) is a plasma source that generates highly ionized metal vapor plasmas via anodic evaporation, with independent control over plasma parameters through operational adjustments. This study investigates copper (Cu) plasmas produced… read more here.
Keywords: vacuum arc; independent control; electron temperature; thermionic vacuum ... See more keywords
The influence of textured interface on DLC films prepared by vacuum arc
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2018.06.034
Abstract: Abstract Vacuum arc was used to prepare Cr/CrN/DLC films on different textured surfaces fabricated by femto-laser, and the influences of textures with different patterns, sizes, and orientations on structures, adhesion and mechanical properties of Cr/CrN/DLC… read more here.
Keywords: textured interface; vacuum arc; dlc; dlc film ... See more keywords
Diffuse vacuum arc on cerium dioxide hot cathode
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DOI: 10.1063/1.5037674
Abstract: A diffuse (spotless) vacuum arc was investigated on a hot cathode made from cerium dioxide. The discharge is obtained in the following range of current, voltage, and cathode temperature of I = 15–150 A, Va = 9–14 V,… read more here.
Keywords: vacuum arc; cerium dioxide; cathode; hot cathode ... See more keywords
Modeling of macro-particles in vacuum arc jet before current zero with axial magnetic field
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DOI: 10.1063/1.5094687
Abstract: In this paper, macroparticle (MP) characteristics in vacuum arc jet (VAJ) before current zero under the influence of the axial magnetic field (AMF) are investigated by numerical simulation. The magnetohydrodynamic model is used to describe… read more here.
Keywords: plasma; vaj; current zero; vacuum arc ... See more keywords
Modeling and simulation of the influence of contact structure on the characteristics of high current vacuum arc plasma
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0011956
Abstract: With the advantages of environmental protection, small size, and light weight, the vacuum circuit breaker has been widely used in power systems. At present, it is developing toward the direction of high voltage and high… read more here.
Keywords: vacuum arc; high current; vacuum; simulation ... See more keywords
Numerical simulation of CuCr alloys vacuum arc under conditions of arc contraction, deflection, and anode vapor
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0228742
Abstract: In practical arc ignition processes of high-current vacuum arcs, despite the calibration effect of the axial magnetic field, the strong magnetic constriction force still causes the arc to contract. Additionally, during the actual electrode opening… read more here.
Keywords: anode vapor; vacuum arc; deflection; arc contraction ... See more keywords
Full-scale simulation of high-current vacuum arc in vacuum interrupter under axial magnetic field
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0274476
Abstract: Most existing studies on vacuum arcs confine the arc to the space directly between the electrodes. Contacts are often slotted to facilitate magnetic field control of the arc, thereby artificially restricting the arc-burning zone and… read more here.
Keywords: arc; vacuum arc; full scale; vacuum ... See more keywords
Improved model for cathode spot crater in vacuum arc
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/aaeac0
Abstract: An improved two-dimensional axisymmetric swirl model based on former work has been developed to describe the detailed physical process in the formation and development of vacuum arc cathode spot. In the current model, the influence… read more here.
Keywords: vacuum arc; model; cathode spot; density ... See more keywords
Numerical study on the effects of discharge parameters on vacuum arc plasma
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/ad4165
Abstract: Studying the characteristics of vacuum arc plasma within a wide range of discharge parameters is vital for its applications. In this study, specific parameters of vacuum discharge, such as cathode temperature ranging from 6000 to… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; vacuum arc; cathode; voltage ... See more keywords
Plasma plume enhancement of a dual-anode vacuum arc thruster with magnetic nozzle
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6595/ad647c
Abstract: Vacuum arc thruster (VAT) is a type of pulsed electric propulsion device that generates thrust based on vacuum arc discharges, it has great candidate for micro-newton force applications in orbit. To improve both the thrust… read more here.
Keywords: vacuum arc; anode; magnetic nozzle; plasma ... See more keywords
Microstructure, erosion and tribological behaviour of thick DLC coatings by the filtered cathodic vacuum arc combined with a high-voltage pulse power
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DOI: 10.1088/2053-1591/ac05ff
Abstract: Hydrogen-free diamond-like carbon (DLC) films with thickness of 36 μm and 50 μm have been prepared on Si and AISI 304L stainless steel substrates, respectively, by filtered cathodic vacuum arc (FCVA) together with a high-voltage… read more here.
Keywords: filtered cathodic; cathodic vacuum; vacuum arc; erosion ... See more keywords