Systems and methods for enhancing electrical discharge
US8344338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/0007
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods presented herein are generally directed to enhancing electrical discharge. A hollow conical electrode may be provided to discharge electrical energy in a directed manner. The conical electrode has two openings: a larger entrance opening; and a smaller exit opening. These openings are configured to allow radiated energy to pass therethrough and form a preferential path of electrical conduction. The larger entrance opening has a surface with a radius of curvature that is larger than that of the second smaller exit opening. The smaller exit opening directs electrical energy to the path because of stronger electric fields. In one embodiment, a protruding electrode element is configured with the smaller exit opening to further enhance electrical discharge by focusing electric fields in the vicinity of the protruding electrode.
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