Control of The Distribution of The Internal Characteristics of The Discharge Using Supersonic Gas Pumping

Abstract

Abstract Theoretical studies of the distribution of glow discharge parameters in a supersonic nitrogen gas flow between the central body of the nozzle and an annular electrode around the central body are carried out. Distributions of charged particle concentrations, potential, and electric field strength are obtained. The possibility of compaction or stretching of the cathode zones has been demonstrated. In the case of the organization of a supersonic gas flow near the central body-the anode, all the near-electrode zones are pressed against the anode. In this case, the cathode is located in the area of reduced pressures. Such a way of organizing the discharge can find application in the processes of applying functional coatings.