Role of silicon carbide/mercury interface in ignitrons

Zarabi, MJ and Satyam, M (1970) Role of silicon carbide/mercury interface in ignitrons. In: Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 3 (8). pp. 1284-1289.

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Abstract

A new model of ignition in an ignitron, based on the electrical breakdown of the junction between the ignitor (semiconductor) and the mercury (metal) is proposed. A method of evaluating some of the ignition characteristics is also developed. The paper gives a critical summary of the various characteristics of the ignition process. The new model is stated and used to explain all the ignition characteristics. The experiments conducted in support of the various aspects of this model are also given.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics
Publisher:	Institute of Physics
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Institute of Physics.
Department/Centre:	Division of Electrical Sciences > Electrical Communication Engineering
Date Deposited:	20 May 2010 11:23
Last Modified:	04 Jan 2013 07:39
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/27966

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