The discussion centers on the relationship between ionization voltage and pressure for hydrogen gas contained in a metallic chamber connected to a high positive voltage source. Participants assert that the voltage required to ionize hydrogen does not depend on pressure, as the energy needed to remove electrons is primarily determined by the charge of the nucleus. However, they also note that pressure can influence ionization in practical scenarios, such as in spark plugs, where increased pressure may prevent ionization due to insufficient electric field strength. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding electric fields, charge distribution, and the implications of Gauss's law in this context.
PREREQUISITESPhysicists, electrical engineers, and anyone interested in plasma physics or the behavior of gases under high voltage conditions will benefit from this discussion.
Was this addressed to me? No more calculations are necessary to demonstrate the huge forces involved.T C said:As per your explanation, if a 1 meter long hollow conducting box has just 2 Coulomb of charge, the force created by the Coulomb force will rip it up. And, so far, what math you have done other than calculating the force between two Coulomb charges?