Improved Pulsed Discharge Rate Measuring Apparatus for Ionization Discharge Studies at Low Frequencies

Apparatus used in the measurement of pulsed ionization discharge rates at low frequencies is described. The apparatus is capable of resolving 8000 discharges per quadrant without integration, at a power frequency of 60 Hz, thus enabling the measurement of discharge recurrence rates in high density discharge patterns emanating from gaps having dielectric electrodes. Typical results are presented.