Re: Streamer models used with Terry's new program

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Original poster: Jim Lux <jimlux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

At 10:17 PM 6/17/2005, you wrote:
> Original poster: "Gerry  Reynolds" <gerryreynolds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Hi All,
> <biG SNIP>



>  The RC model for the streamer might be modified to account for the 
> ionization decay.  The RC model may be a single RC lumped model or it may 
> be a ladder network to account for successive streamers.
>
> Dont know if this is a correct way of thinking of streamers (either partly 
> or completely), but I dont think accurate results will be possible until a 
> better model for streamer formation is done.  The results from such a 
> model can certainly be compared to actual measurements and maybe the model 
> can evolve until good matches occur.  Seems like you need a model to 
> develope a model.

I have thought that a useful model might be a lossy transmission line with 
a very slow propagation constant. It has the advantage that it's usable 
with linear analysis.

The other model (probably more accurate) would be a ladder network with 
switches triggered by the charge (which is basically what real streamers are)