Discharge chamber (Bologna)

	Discharge chamber in Bologna facilities. The diffusive pump shown in the picture is capable to reach a static pressure of 10^-5 Torr.
	Medium power argon discharge in low pressure. It is cleary visible a Streamer that is shortcircuiting the electrodes.
	Close up of the previous picture.
	Low power argon discharge in low pressure. As is easy to see, the discharge mechanism is different comparing it to the previous one (Townsend).
	Close up of the previous picture.

	Quicktime movie 1.78MB.Streamer propagation in a low pressure- mid power Argon discharge.
	Quicktime movie 1.78MB.Streamer propagation in a low pressure- mid power Argon discharge.

For a better comprehension of the uses of the discharge chamber you can visit the Research page.