Determination of Cooling Rate and Temperature Gradient during Formation of Cathode Spot Craters in a Vacuum Arc
Due to the extreme thermal conditions and short lifetimes, experimental exploration of cathode spots in vacuum arcs is very difficult. The intensive heat in the cathode spot is believed to be generated by ion bombardment and by Joule heating. However, thermal conditions occurring inside the re-melte...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-10-01
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Series: | Crystals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/12/10/1486 |