NASA NTRS · 19820006343
Bulk charging and breakdown in electron-irradiated polymers
Abstract
High energy electron irradiations were performed in an experimental and theoretical study of ten common polymers. Breakdowns were monitored by measuring currents between the electrodes on each side of the planar samples. Sample currents as a function of time during irradiation are compared with theory. Breakdowns are correlated with space charge electric field strength and polarity. Major findings include evidence that all polymers tested broke down, breakdowns remove negligible bulk charge and no breakdowns are seen below 20 million V/m.
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Frederickson, A. R.. 1981-10-01. Bulk charging and breakdown in electron-irradiated polymers. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19820006343
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