A theoretical formula of E-H discharge transition power in a transformer-coupled discharge

Abstract

Based on the recently developed heating theory (see Yoon et al., Phys. Rev. E, vol.55, no.6, p.7536-48 (1997)), a theoretical formula of E- and H-discharge transition power in a transformer-coupled plasma (TCP) discharge has been developed. The present result agrees well with an experimental observation for argon discharge.