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GASEOUS CONDUCTOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
CONT

A neutral gas(one where the individual molecules are electrically neutral) is a perfect insulator at low field strength. However, if it is subjected to a highly energizing field, some electrons will be ejected from their atoms and lead a brief independent existence before recombining with another molecule or being removed by encountering a conducting electrode. Thus a gaseous conduction path is formed. If current carriers are being generated more rapidly than are absorbed, the gas becomes fine conductor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique

Spanish

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