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[Research on SCB discharge behavior with atomic emission spectroscopy].
Lin Zhang1, Hong-Yan Feng, Shun-Guan Zhu
1School of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing 210094, China. l_njust@yahoo.com.cn
Semiconductor bridge (SCB) ignites energetic materials using low-energy thin film discharge. Atomic emission spectroscopy diagnosed SCB discharge, revealing temperature and electron density for optimized design.
Area of Science:
- Plasma physics
- Materials science
- Spectroscopy
Context:
- Semiconductor bridge (SCB) technology offers a safe and controllable method for igniting energetic materials.
- Characterizing the transient discharge behavior of SCBs is crucial for optimizing their performance and safety.
- Atomic emission spectroscopy provides a powerful tool for diagnosing high-temperature, short-duration plasma events.
Purpose:
- To diagnose the transient discharge behavior of semiconductor bridges (SCBs) used in igniting energetic materials.
- To determine the temperature and electron density of SCB discharges using atomic emission spectroscopy.
- To provide guidance for the design and optimization of SCB devices and their operating conditions.
Summary:
- Semiconductor bridges (SCBs) were employed for igniting energetic materials via thin film discharge, demonstrating low input energy, high safety, and logic control.
- Atomic emission spectroscopy diagnosed SCB discharges, measuring temperatures of 2,500–4,300 K and electron densities of 10^16 cm^-3 using copper and silicon spectral lines.
- Simultaneous acquisition of temperature and electron density distributions over time allowed for the assessment of SCB discharge behaviors based on plasma spatial and temporal constraints.
Impact:
- Establishes an efficient diagnostic technique for analyzing transient, small-scale discharge phenomena in SCBs.
- Offers valuable insights for the improved design of SCB igniters and the optimization of discharge parameters.
- Contributes to the advancement of energetic materials ignition technology through precise discharge characterization.

