DEVELOPMENT OF PULSED DISCHARGE IN HIGH-CURRENT COLD-CATHODE LOW-PRESSURE SWITCHES

摘要

We consider the development of high-current pulsed discharge in electrode systems of sealed-off pseudospark gaps. The analysis of maintaining voltage and the balance of currents shorting to electrodes showed that the discharge may be maintained in a combined form. Current irregularities in the commutation curve are explained. The ways of reducing the forward voltage drop across the devices are studied.