by Raymond L. Boxman
David Sanders
Philip J. Martin

Handbook of Vacuum Arc Science and Technology is a comprehensive text describing the basic physics and technological applications of vacuum arcs.

Part I describes basic physics of the vacuum arc, beginning with a brief tutorial review of plasma and electrical discharge physics, then describes the arc ignition process, cathode and anode spots which serve as the locus for plasma generation, and resultant interelectrode plasma.

Part II describes the applications of the vacuum arc for depositing thin films and coatings, refining metals, switching high power, and as sources of intense electron, ion, plasma, and x-ray beams.

This is the first major update on this technology in 14 years. The amount of forward leaps in this field is tremendous, and this book brings it all up-to-date.

Contents

• Electrical Discharges and Plasmas: A Brief Tutorial
• Vacuum Arc Ignition
• Cathode Spots
• The Interelectrode Plasma
• Anode Phenomena
• Vacuum Arc Deposition
• Vacuum Arc Remelting and Degassing
• Vacuum Arc Switching of High Current and High Voltage at Power Frequencies
• Pulsed Power Applications

Index

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