@PHDTHESIS{Tese2009,
  author = {Nelson Alexandre Almeida},
  title = {Modelização das camadas junto aos eléctrodos em descargas de arco
	de alta pressão},
  school = {Universidade da Madeira},
  year = {2009},
  abstract = {In this thesis, a numerical modelling is performed of non-equilibrium
	layers near cathodes and anodes of high-pressure arc discharges.
	In contrast to previous works, the modelling is unified, i.e., based
	on a single set of equations without simplifying assumptions such
	as thermal equilibrium, ionization (Saha) equilibrium, and quasi-neutrality,
	and does not employ an \textit{a priori} division of the calculation
	domain into sub-layers with different physical properties. Transport
	of the ions and electrons is described in the framework of the diffusion
	model. A theory was also developed of the near-cathode ionization
	layer in the framework of the multifluid model. The obtained results
	are compared with experimental data. The results of this thesis elucidate
	the physics of current transfer through near-electrode layers in
	high-pressure arc discharges, and contibute to better understanding
	of phenomena occurring in various industrial devices, such as the
	very high-pressure discharge lamps and plasma torches.},
  file = {Tese2009.pdf:Tese2009.pdf:PDF},
  owner = {x},
  slides = {Tese2009_slides.pdf},
  timestamp = {2009.10.29}
}