A Monte Carlo simulation of collisional processes in a Townsend discharge in neon

A Monte Carlo simulation of collisional processes in a Townsend discharge in neon

We analyze the experimental and calculated electron excitation coefficients for 2 p 1–1 s 2 (Paschen notation) transition of neon determined in parallel plate drift tube for E/N values between 20 and 3000 Td ( E-electric field, N-gas density, 1 Td=10 −21 V m 2). A null-collision Monte Carlo code was...

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Published in:Radiation physics and chemistry (Oxford, England : 1993) Vol. 76; no. 3; pp. 556 - 560
Main Authors: Nikitovic, Zeljka D, Strinic, Aleksandra I, Stojanovic, Vladimir D, Malovic, Gordana N, Petrovic, Zoran Lj
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Ltd 01-03-2007
Subjects:
Experiment
Monte Carlo code
Neon
Townsend discharge
Neon
Monte Carlo code
Townsend discharge
Experiment
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Summary:We analyze the experimental and calculated electron excitation coefficients for 2 p 1–1 s 2 (Paschen notation) transition of neon determined in parallel plate drift tube for E/N values between 20 and 3000 Td ( E-electric field, N-gas density, 1 Td=10 −21 V m 2). A null-collision Monte Carlo code was employed, representing the transport of electrons, ions and fast neutrals. The contribution of electron reflection at the anode is analyzed. A very pronounced excitation by fast neutrals was found above several kTd.
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ISSN:0969-806X
1879-0895
DOI:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2005.12.061