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Breakdown minimum in magnetic field-driven metal plasmas

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 February 2011

K. T. A. L. BURM
K. T. A. L. BURM*
Affiliation:
PlasmAIX for Plasma Research, Heimerik 47, 2440 Geel, Belgium (karel.burm@gmx.net)
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Abstract

The minimum breakdown requirement in magnetic field-driven sources, like inductively coupled plasmas, is examined. The minimum breakdown requirement is dominated by the ionization energy of the considered element. Therefore, a zinc plasma is relatively difficult to ignite compared to other metal plasmas.

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Journal of Plasma Physics , Volume 77 , Issue 5 , October 2011 , pp. 675 - 678
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2011

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