I wrote: I'm trying to get a better understanding of an interesting scenario that > maybe some people with relevant expertise can help to pin down. ... >
For those who might have been wondering why there are bare protons in the area outside of the spark discharge, here is an updated diagram: http://i.imgur.com/PoRGR7G.png I wouldn't be surprised if this scenario turns out to be quite common in the systems we're keeping tabs on. I also wouldn't be surprised if the pressure that arises on the lefthand side, in the recess provided by the defect in the metal wall, turns out to approach or to be on the order of that seen in the Tokamak. Eric
