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Shadowgraphic and optical emission spectroscopy investigation of nanosecond discharge in water

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Abstract

Mechanisms of underwater discharge initiation and propagation are of a great interest in pulsed systems, water treatment, and biomedical applications. Nanosecond discharges allow the generation of nonthermal plasma without substantial water heating. Positive nanosecond discharge in water develops in two possible configurations: slow and weakly luminescent bush-like mode or fast and luminous tree-like mode with well-pronounced branching. Under our experimental conditions, transition between two modes occurs in the range between 8 and 15 kV of applied voltage pulse. Spectroscopic study reveals intensive emission of nitrogen species.

Original languageEnglish
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2012
Event50th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition - Nashville, TN, United States
Duration: 9 Jan 201212 Jan 2012

Conference

Conference50th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting Including the New Horizons Forum and Aerospace Exposition
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNashville, TN
Period9/01/1212/01/12

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