Analysis, modeling and numerical simulation of complex plasmas--under microgravity conditions

the electric tension first overcomes the insulation of the dielectric, and proceeds from that point, in an apparently irregular path, so as to take in other weak points, such as particles of dust floating in air... ...These, and many other phenomena of electrical discharge, are exceedingly important, and when they are better understood they will probably throw great light on the nature of electricity as well as on the nature of gases... Die Erklärung dieser Phänomene (die auf der Distribution elektrischer Energiedichte beruht) bietet einen neuen Standpunkt zur aktuellen Theorie, die auf der Reibungskraft der Ionenströmung basiert.