The effects of high voltage tesla coil and spark gap discharges on the track registration properties of some plastic track detectors

Abstract

Abstract Experiments have been carried out to study the role of radiations produced in the discharge of (a) Tesla Coil, and (b) Spark Gap, in the enhancement of the latent damage existing in the plastic track detectors. It has been found that the revelation of the damage trails is affected by the high voltage sparks. Plasma generated ultra-violet rays, electrons and ozone might be responsible for the sensitization.