Daohong Wang

Fast Breakdowns Observed in the Initial Leaders of Two Energetic Compact Strokes

Abstract We have observed 1 fast positive breakdown (FPB) and 20 fast negative breakdowns (FNBs) for the first time in the initial leader of two energetic compact strokes (ECSs) using a broadband interferometer. It was found that the FPB propagated upward over a distance of 30 m...