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  1. Investigation of Laser-Induced Cavity and Plasma Formation in Water Using Double-Pulse LIBS

    Article • Physics, January 2024, MDPI AG

    Steffen Franke

  2. Correlation between the electrical power of a slow contact break discharge and the ignition of an H2/air mixture

    Article • Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, January 2022, Elsevier

    Steffen Franke

  3. Observed Oscillating Anodic Plasma Plume Phenomena in High Current Vacuum Arcs

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, September 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  4. Advanced Optical Diagnostics for Characterization of Arc Plasmas

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, September 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  5. Publisher's Note: “Effect of a bidirectional coupling of an LTE arc column to a refractory cathode in atmospheric pressure argon” [Phys. Plasmas 27, 073514 (2020)]

    Article • Physics of Plasmas, January 2021, American Institute of Physics

    Chayma Mohsni, Margarita Baeva, Steffen Franke

  6. Plasma-MDS, a metadata schema for plasma science with examples from plasma technology

    Article • Scientific Data, December 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Steffen Franke

  7. Properties of Vacuum Arcs Generated by Switching RMF Contacts at Different Ignition Positions

    Article • Energies, October 2020, MDPI AG

    Steffen Franke

  8. Optical Diagnostics of Vacuum Arc Discharges for Switching Applications

    Article • September 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  9. Arc temperatures in a circuit breaker experiment from iterative analysis of emission spectra

    Article • Journal of Physics D Applied Physics, July 2020, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Steffen Franke

  10. Bidirectional coupling of LTE arc column to a thermionic cathode

    Article • Physics of Plasmas, July 2020, American Institute of Physics

    Steffen Franke, Margarita Baeva, Chayma Mohsni

  11. Switching Behavior of a Gas-Filled Model DC-Contactor Under Different Conditions

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, July 2020, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  12. Optische Diagnostik an Vakuumlichtbögen

    Article • Vakuum in Forschung und Praxis, April 2020, Wiley

    Steffen Franke

  13. Spectroscopic Analysis of Anode Surface Thermal Emission With Single and Dual Vacuum Arc Columns

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, November 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  14. Investigation of the Attachment Process of Anode Spot Type 2 and Anode Plume of Vacuum Arcs Depending on Current Density

    Article • September 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  15. Spectroscopic Investigation of DC-arcs between Parallel Rails under the Influence of External Magnetic Fields

    Article • September 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  16. Temperature and pressure profiles of an ablation-controlled arc plasma in air

    Article • Journal of Physics D Applied Physics, August 2019, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Steffen Franke

  17. Investigation of Anode Plume in Vacuum Arcs Using Different Optical Diagnostic Methods

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, August 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  18. Analysis of C2 Swan Bands in Ablation-Dominated Arcs in CO2 Atmosphere

    Article • Plasma Physics and Technology, July 2019, Czech Technical University in Prague - Central Library

    Steffen Franke

  19. Modelling and Experimental Investigations of DC Electric Arcs in Argon and Carbone Dioxide

    Article • Plasma Physics and Technology, July 2019, Czech Technical University in Prague - Central Library

    Steffen Franke

  20. Determination of Cr density during high-current anode modes in vacuum arc

    Article • Journal of Applied Physics, April 2019, American Institute of Physics

    Steffen Franke

  21. Spectroscopic and Photographic Evaluation of the Near-Surface Layer Produced by Arc-Induced Polymer Ablation

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, April 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  22. An improved arc model for vacuum arc regarding anode spot modes

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, February 2019, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  23. Vapor density and electron density determination during high-current anode phenomena in vacuum arcs

    Article • Journal of Applied Physics, December 2018, American Institute of Physics

    Steffen Franke

  24. Investigation on Vacuum Arc Dynamics and Discharge Transition Modes under Different Conditions

    Article • October 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  25. Cu and Cr Density Determination during High-Current Discharge Modes in Vacuum Arcs

    Article • September 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  26. Optical Emission Spectroscopy during the Formation of an Anode Plume

    Article • September 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  27. Spectroscopic and Thermographic Analysis of Anode Spots from Visible to Infrared

    Article • September 2018, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  28. Off-grid: solar powered LED illumination impacts epigeal arthropods

    Article • Insect Conservation and Diversity, June 2018, Wiley

    Steffen Franke

  29. Anode Surface Temperature Determination in High-Current Vacuum Arcs by Different Methods

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, August 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  30. Determination of Cr Density After Current Zero in a High-Current Vacuum Arc Considering Anode Plume

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, August 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  31. Optical and Electrical Investigation of Transition From Anode Spot Type 1 to Anode Spot Type 2

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, August 2017, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  32. Influence of light intensity and spectral composition of artificial light at night on melatonin rhythm and mRNA expression of gonadotropins in roach Rutilus rutilus

    Article • Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, July 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Steffen Franke

  33. Time and space resolved spectroscopic investigation during anode plume formation in a high-current vacuum arc

    Article • Journal of Physics D Applied Physics, April 2017, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Steffen Franke

  34. Impact of temperature changing on voltage and power of an electric arc

    Article • Electric Power Systems Research, February 2017, Elsevier

    Steffen Franke

  35. Determination of Cr Density in the Active Phase of a High-current Vacuum Arcs

    Article • Plasma Physics and Technology, January 2017, Czech Technical University in Prague - Central Library

    Steffen Franke

  36. Effect of color temperature on melatonin production for illumination of working environments

    Article • Applied Ergonomics, January 2017, Elsevier

    Steffen Franke

  37. Emission Spectroscopy During High-Current Anode Modes in Vacuum Arc

    Article • Plasma Physics and Technology, January 2017, Czech Technical University in Prague - Central Library

    Steffen Franke

  38. INVESTIGATION OF VACUUM ARC ANODE TEMPERATURES OF CU–CR AND PURE CU CONTACTS

    Article • Plasma Physics and Technology, January 2017, Czech Technical University in Prague - Central Library

    Steffen Franke

  39. Optical Investigations on Plasma Temperature Estimation in a Model Spark Gap for Surge Currents

    Article • Plasma Physics and Technology, January 2017, Czech Technical University in Prague - Central Library

    Steffen Franke

  40. Impact of Different Vacuum Interrupter Properties on High-Current Anode Phenomena

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, December 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  41. Video Spectroscopy of Vacuum Arcs During Transition Between Different High-Current Anode Modes

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, October 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  42. Comparison of methods of electrode temperature determination in high-current vacuum arcs

    Article • September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  43. Time and space resolved video spectroscopy of the vacuum arc during the formation of high-current anode modes

    Article • September 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  44. An Improved Arc Model Based on the Arc Diameter

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, June 2016, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  45. Impact of different colours of artificial light at night on melatonin rhythm and gene expression of gonadotropins in European perch

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, February 2016, Elsevier

    Steffen Franke

  46. Out of the Dark: Establishing a Large-Scale Field Experiment to Assess the Effects of Artificial Light at Night on Species and Food Webs

    Article • Sustainability, November 2015, MDPI AG

    Steffen Franke

  47. Overview spectra and axial distribution of spectral line intensities in a high-current vacuum arc with CuCr electrodes

    Article • Journal of Applied Physics, September 2015, American Institute of Physics

    Steffen Franke

  48. Electrical Arc Model Based on Physical Parameters and Power Calculation

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, August 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  49. Spectroscopic Investigation of a Cu—Cr Vacuum Arc

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, August 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  50. Study of high-current arcs and its interaction with side walls and layers

    Article • May 2015, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  51. Spotlight on fish: Light pollution affects circadian rhythms of European perch but does not cause stress

    Article • The Science of The Total Environment, April 2015, Elsevier

    Steffen Franke

  52. Interaction of a free burning arc with regenerative protective layers

    Article • Journal of Physics Conference Series, November 2014, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Steffen Franke

  53. Simple model for evaluation of arc stability in AMF contact systems

    Article • September 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  54. Spectroscopic investigation of high-current vacuum arcs

    Article • September 2014, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  55. Temperature determination in copper-dominated free-burning arcs

    Article • Journal of Physics D Applied Physics, December 2013, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Steffen Franke

  56. Spectral analysis of arc radiation with high optical thickness

    Article • June 2013, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  57. Iterative Boltzmann plot method for temperature and pressure determination in a xenon high pressure discharge lamp

    Article • Journal of Applied Physics, January 2013, American Institute of Physics

    Steffen Franke

  58. Self-Reversed Scandium Lines as a Diagnostic Tool for Multicomponent HID Lamps

    Article • LEUKOS The Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, January 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Steffen Franke

  59. Study of Biological Action of Light on Fish

    Article • Journal of Light & Visual Environment, January 2013, Illuminating Engineering Society of Japan

    Steffen Franke

  60. Diagnostic Challenges of Asymmetrically Burning Arcs

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, November 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  61. Experimental and Theoretical Wall Temperatures of Hg HID Lamps

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, November 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  62. Ignition of High-Pressure Discharge Lamps Supported by Microdischarges

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, November 2011, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Steffen Franke

  63. Mercury-free high pressure discharge lamps dominated by molecular radiation

    Article • Journal of Physics D Applied Physics, May 2011, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Steffen Franke

  64. Experimental and theoretical investigations on the warm-up of a high-pressure mercury discharge lamp

    Article • Physics of Plasmas, March 2011, American Institute of Physics

    Steffen Franke

  65. A two-dimensional modeling of the warm-up phase of a high-pressure mercury discharge lamp

    Article • Physics of Plasmas, June 2010, American Institute of Physics

    Steffen Franke

  66. Modification of light sources for appropriate biological action

    Article • Journal of Physics D Applied Physics, May 2010, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Steffen Franke

  67. The Dark Side of Light: A Transdisciplinary Research Agenda for Light Pollution Policy

    Article • Ecology and Society, January 2010, Resilience Alliance, Inc.

    Steffen Franke

  68. Basic concepts of temperature determination from self-reversed spectral lines

    Article • Journal of Physics D Applied Physics, July 2008, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Steffen Franke

  69. Broadening constants of mercury lines as determined from experimental side-on spectra

    Article • Journal of Physics D Applied Physics, July 2008, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Steffen Franke

  70. Approach to an Effective Biological Spectrum of a Light Source

    Article • LEUKOS The Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, April 2008, Taylor & Francis

    Steffen Franke

  71. Temperature profiles of an ablation controlled arc in PTFE: II. Simulation of side-on radiances

    Article • Journal of Physics D Applied Physics, November 2007, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Steffen Franke

  72. Mercury-free high-intensity discharge with high luminous efficacy and good colour rendering index

    Article • Journal of Physics D Applied Physics, June 2007, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Steffen Franke

  73. Study of Noble Gases as Mercury Substitutes in High-pressure Discharge Lamps

    Article • LEUKOS The Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, January 2007, Taylor & Francis

    Steffen Franke

  74. Temperature dependence of VUV transmission of synthetic fused silica

    Article • Journal of Physics D Applied Physics, June 2006, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Steffen Franke

  75. Study of a neon dc column plasma by a hybrid method

    Article • Journal of Physics D Applied Physics, March 2002, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Steffen Franke

  76. Laser absorption spectroscopy with a blue diode laser in an aluminum hollow cathode discharge

    Article • Review of Scientific Instruments, February 2002, American Institute of Physics

    Steffen Franke

  77. Absolute calibration of laser-induced fluorescence experiments by optical depth correction

    Article • Review of Scientific Instruments, April 2001, American Institute of Physics

    Steffen Franke

  78. Power loss by resonance radiation from a dc neon glow discharge at low pressures and low currents

    Article • Journal of Physics D Applied Physics, January 2001, Institute of Physics Publishing

    Steffen Franke

  79. 74 nm Radiative Efficiency of a DC Neon Glow Discharge

    Article • Contributions to Plasma Physics, April 2000, Wiley

    Steffen Franke

  80. 74 nm Radiative Efficiency of a DC Neon Glow Discharge

    Article • Contributions to Plasma Physics, April 2000, Wiley

    Steffen Franke