Bernstein, William2018-12-182018-12-181983Llobet Ribeiro, Xavier (b. 1963). "The beam-plasma discharge revisited (a new theoretical model)." (1983) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/103893">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/103893</a>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/103893Many features related to the ignition of the Beam-Plasma Discharge can be explained with the requirement of a critical density, which in case of a self-made plasma translates into a critical current. However, other characteristics indicate that this requirement which arises from the geometry, is a necessary but not sufficient condition. In this thesis it is shown that a second requirement must exist, also taking the form of a minimum current. With these two constraints most of the ignition-related features can be explained. A preliminary analysis of the discharge showing how the second requirement arises is presented.47 ppengCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.ThesisRICE1519reformatted digitalThesis Sp. Sci. 1983 Llobet