Plasma dynamics during breakdown in an HID lamp

A.N. Bhoj, M.J. Kushner
2005 IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science  
Large starting voltages in metal halide lamps result in sputtering of the electrodes and reduced lamp life. A two-dimensional plasma hydrodynamics model was used to investigate breakdown in metal halide lamp. Images depicting the progress of the breakdown in Ar during cold startup are presented.
doi:10.1109/tps.2005.845931 fatcat:zltzts5rhbbonpmqdxelmye6pe