Investigation of the Streamer-to-spark Transition in Nanosecond in-liquid Discharges

Key Points

• The streamer-to-spark transition is crucial for understanding plasma behavior in liquids.
• Measurements at nanosecond intervals revealed rapid changes in discharge characteristics.
• Observational analysis focused on both the spark formation and hydrodynamic effects in liquids.
• Findings could improve applications involving plasma technology in fields such as materials processing.