Identifying critical plastic activity in electrodes under intense electric fields and the link to breakdown nucleation

Ymon Ashkenazy*, Inna Popov, Ayelet Yashar, Raanan Gad, Iaroslava Profatilova, Jan Paszkiewicz, Ruth Peacock, Walter Wuensch

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Abstract

The hypothesis that arc nucleation is related to plastic activity due to collective motion of dislocation in the cathode is examined via experiments and theoretical efforts over the last few years. Current theoretical and experimental observations indicating specific dislocation activity related to the applied high field are reviewed. In addition, I discuss the challenges that lie ahead in trying to confirm this hypothesis as well as put it to use.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - ISDEIV 2020
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 29th International Symposium on Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-2
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781728143149
DOIs
StatePublished - 2020
Event29th International Symposium on Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum, ISDEIV 2020 - Padova, Italy
Duration: 26 Sep 202130 Sep 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Symposium on Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum, ISDEIV
Volume2021-September
ISSN (Print)1093-2941

Conference

Conference29th International Symposium on Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum, ISDEIV 2020
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPadova
Period26/09/2130/09/21

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Keywords

  • Breakdown
  • Dislocations
  • Plastic activity
  • SEM
  • TEM

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