Code No: 52231/MT

NR
M.Tech. – II Semester Regular Examinations, September, 2008

COLLISION PHENOMENA & PLASMA ELECTRONICS

(Power Systems (High Voltage) )

Time: 3hours Max. Marks:60

Answer any FIVE questions

All questions carry equal marks
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1.a) What are ionizations and plasma conductivity?

b) Describe the diffusion and recombination processes.

2.a) Describe the significance of mobility.

b) Explain the process of diffusion under low fields.

3.a) What is high E/P and the effect of cathode in ionization process?
b) How do you evaluate ‘ α ’ and what is coefficient of ionization by
electron collision.

4.a) Describe the ionization by positive ion collision.

b) What is Townsend mechanism and its limitations?

5. Briefly describe the following:

(a) Partial breakdown
(b) Effect of space charge.

6. Discuss in detail about diffusion controlled breakdown and laser

breakdown.

7.a) What is cathode zone in the process glow and plasma formation.
b) Briefly explain the importance of negative glow and faraday dark
space.

8. Describe the development of high temperature. Plasmas and

plasma diagnostics.

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