Positive Underwater Filamentary Streamer

Reveals propagation dynamics

Clarifies how charge relaxation and space charge distribution govern mode transition and branching, offering physical insights to enhance underwater discharge efficiency.

Wen, Jiaye · Yazhen, Wang · Zhengguang, Xiao · Jundong, Wang · Li, Yuan · Zhang, Guanjun

Qiangjiguang Yu Lizishu/High Power Laser and Particle Beams 2024

Specifications

微凸结构半径
{'zh': '5', 'en': ''} μm

Advantages

Longer voltage rise time lowers space charge density and electric field at the streamer head, reducing velocity

With larger micro-protrusion radius, branching shifts from electrode surface to main channel root