Engineering Physics Annotation << Back Physical basis of plasma breakdown of high-pressure gases. Part 2 O.A. OMAROV, A.A. RUKHADZE This part describes in detail the photoionization theory of propagation of the plasma streamers in the initial stages of development of electric breakdown high-pressure gases. It is mainly created recently and has not yet fully set forth in the modern monographs on the subject. Our review, we believe, closes this gap and points the way for further development of the theory. Key words: plasma streamer, photoionization and photorecombination, photo-recombination laser. Contacts: E-mail: rukh@fpl.gpi.ru Pp. 36-56.