• Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.69-74
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• 2007

The axial speed of plasma current sheath was measured with Rogowski coils and compared with the theory of snowplow model. Current sheath speed is measured with $10^6cm/s$. The speed of light gas, $H_2$ and He were similar to the theory of model, but the heavy gas, Ar was not similar to the theory. The disagreement of the heavy gas was guessed as a results of the instability of the current sheath.

• Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.57-60
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• 2008

Purpose: The radial speed of plasma current sheath was measured at the plasma focus apparatus. Methods: The measurement was used to time-resolved spectroscopic method and Rogowski coils. Results: Radial current sheath speed was measured with $10^5$ cm/s at Helium and Argon pressure between 5 to 100 torr and discharging voltage of 15 kV. When the gas pressure was increased, the current sheath speeds were decreased. Conclusions: At the optimum condition of plasma focus apparatus, the radial speed is guessed $10^7$ cm/s as a results of the measurement of current sheath speed.