Townsend discharge theory

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:appliesTo gaseous electrical discharges
gptkbp:basisFor corona discharge
streamer formation
understanding spark formation
gptkbp:dependsOn electron impact ionization
secondary ionization processes
gptkbp:describes ionization of gases
gptkbp:explains gptkb:Townsend_avalanche
initiation of electrical breakdown in gases
gptkbp:form gptkb:Townsend_equations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Townsend discharge theory
gptkbp:introduced early 20th century
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:John_Sealy_Townsend
gptkbp:usedIn electrical engineering
plasma physics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Conduction_of_Electricity_through_Gases
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5