TY - JOUR

T1 - Artificial fireball generation via an erosive discharge with tin alloy electrodes

AU - Pirozerski, A.L.

AU - Mikhailovskii, V.Y.

AU - Lebedeva, E.L.

AU - Borisov, B.F.

AU - Khomutova, A.S.

AU - Mavlonazarov, I.O.

PY - 2014

Y1 - 2014

N2 - We propose a method for generation of long-living autonomous fireball-like objects via a pulse erosive discharge between tin alloy electrodes. The objects are similar to the natural ball lightning in some properties, in particular, they have high energy density and are capable to burn through thin metal foils. The dynamics of the objects are studied using high speed videorecording. During their lifetime the fireballs generate aerogel threads. The studies of their structure by scanning electron microscopy reveal the presence of tin oxide nanoparticles and nanowhiskers.

AB - We propose a method for generation of long-living autonomous fireball-like objects via a pulse erosive discharge between tin alloy electrodes. The objects are similar to the natural ball lightning in some properties, in particular, they have high energy density and are capable to burn through thin metal foils. The dynamics of the objects are studied using high speed videorecording. During their lifetime the fireballs generate aerogel threads. The studies of their structure by scanning electron microscopy reveal the presence of tin oxide nanoparticles and nanowhiskers.

KW - Aerogel

KW - Chemicallyactive non-ideal plasma

KW - Experimental modeling of ball lightning

KW - Fireball

KW - Fractals

KW - Tin oxide nanocrystals

M3 - Article

VL - 9

SP - 24047

EP - 24056

JO - International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

JF - International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

SN - 0973-4562

IS - 24

ER -