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Prof. Markus Zahn’s Research Publications

  1. Kerr Electro-Optic Field and Charge Mapping Measurements

  2. Dielectrometry Sensors

  3. Flow Electrification

  4. Charge Transport Analysis

  5. Ferrohydrodynamics

  6. Electrohydrodynamics

  7. Electromagnetism

  8. Education

  9. Encyclopedia Chapters

 I.     Kerr Electro-Optic Field and Charge Mapping Measurements

  1. Zahn, M. and A. Üstündag, “Discussion: Optical Measurement of Non-Uniform Electric Field Vector Distribution in a Dielectric Liquid Using Triplet Measurement System,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 9, No. 6, pp. 972-974, December 2002.

  2. Helgeson, A. and M. Zahn, “Kerr Electro-optic Measurements of Space Charge Effects in High Voltage Pulsed Propylene Carbonate,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 9, No. 5, pp. 838-844, October, 2002.

  3. Üstündag, A. and M. Zahn, “Finite Element Based Kerr Electro-Optic Reconstruction of Space Charge”, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 8, No. 4, pp. 612-628, August, 2001.

  4. Üstündag, A. and M. Zahn, “Comparative Study of Theoretical Kerr Electromagnetic Fringe Patterns in Two Dimensional and Axisymmetric Electrode Geometries”, IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 15-26, March 2001.

  5. Gung, T.J., A. Üstündag, and M. Zahn, “Preliminary Kerr Electro-Optic Field Mapping Measurements in Propylene Carbonate Using Point-Plane Electrodes,” Journal of Electrostatics, Vol. 46, No. 2-3, pp. 79-89, April 1999.

  6. Zahn, M. “Optical, Electrical and Electromechanical Measurement Methodologies of Field, Charge and Polarization in Dielectrics,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 5, No. 5, pp. 627-650, October 1998.

  7. Üstündag, A., T.J. Gung, and M. Zahn, “Kerr Electro-Optic Theory and Measurements of Electric Fields with Magnitude and Direction Varying Along the Light Path,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 421-442, June 1998.

  8. Zahn, M. and R. Hanaoka, “Kerr Electro-Optic Field Mapping Measurements Using Point-Plane Electrodes,” Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Space Charge in Solid Dielectrics, April 2-7, 1995, Antibes-Juan-Les-Pins, France, pp. 360-372; also Supplement à la Revue “Le Vide”: science, technique et applications,” No. 275, January-March 1995.

  9. Zahn, M. and R. Hanaoka, “Kerr Electro-Optic Measurements of Transformer Oil In a Point-Plane Geometry,” Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Properties and Applications of Dielectric Materials, July 3-8, 1994, Brisbane, Australia, pp. 697-700.

  10. Zahn, M., “Transform Relationships Between Kerr Effect Optical Phase Shifts and Non-Uniform Electric Field Distributions,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 235-246, April 1994.

  11. Zahn, M., “Electro-Optic Field and Space Charge Mapping Measurements in Gaseous, Liquid, and Solid Dielectrics,” Interdisciplinary Conference on Dielectrics:  Properties, Characterization, Applications, Antibes, France, March 1992, pp. 130-139.

  12. Hikita, M., M. Zahn, K.A. Wright, C.M. Cooke, and J. Brennan, “Kerr Electro-Optic Field Mapping Measurements in Electron Beam Irradiated Polymethylmethacrylate,” IEEE Transactions on Electric Insulation, Vol. 23, No. 5, 861-880, October 1988.

  13. Zahn, M., M. Hikita, K.A. Wright, C.M. Cooke, and J. Brennan, “Kerr Electro-optic Field Mapping Measurements in Electron Beam Irradiated Polymethylmethacrylate,” IEEE Transactions on Electrical Insulation EI-22, 181-185, April 1987.

  14. Zahn, M., Y. Ohki, D.B. Fenneman, R.J. Gripshover, and V.H. Gehman, “Dielectric Properties of Water and Water/Ethylene Glycol Mixtures for Use in Pulsed Power System Design,” Proceedings of the IEEE 74, 1182-1221, September 1986.

  15. Zahn, M., “Electro-optic Field and Space Charge Mapping Measurements in High Voltage Stressed Dielectrics,” Physics in Technology 16, 288-295, November 1985.

  16. Zahn, M., Y. Ohki, K. Rhoads, M. LaGasse, and H. Matsuzawa, “Electro- optic Charge Injection and Transport Measurements in Highly Purified Water and Water/Ethylene Glycol Mixtures,” IEEE Transactions on Electrical Insulation EI-20, 199-211, April 1985.

  17. Zahn, M., T. Takada, and S. Voldman, “Kerr Electro-optic Field Mapping Measurements in Water Using Parallel Cylindrical Electrodes,” Journal of Applied Physics 54, 4749-4761, September 1983.

  18. Zahn M., and T. Takada “High Voltage Electric Field and Space Charge Distributions in Highly Purified   Water,” Journal of Applied Physics 54, 4762-4775, September 1983.

  19. Zahn, M., D.B. Fenneman, S. Voldman, and T. Takada, “Charge Injection and Transport in High Voltage Water/Glycol Capacitors,” Journal of Applied Physics 54, 315-325, January 1983.

  20. Zahn, M., and T.J. McGuire, “Polarity Effect Measurements Using the Kerr Electro-optic Effect with Coaxial Cylindrical Electrodes,” IEEE Transactions on Electrical Insulation EI-15, 233-239, June 1980.

  21. Cassidy, E.C., R.E. Hebner, M. Zahn, and R.J. Sojka “Kerr Effect Studies of An Insulating Liquid Under Varied High Voltage Conditions,” IEEE Transactions on Electrical Insulation EI-9, 43-56, 1974.

II.    Dielectrometry Sensors

  1. Mamishev, A.V. S.R. Cantrell, Y. Du, B.C. Lesieutre, and M. Zahn, “Uncertainty in Multiple Penetration Depth Fringing Electric Field Sensor Measurements,” IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurements, Vol. 51, No. 6, pp. 1192-1199, December 2002.

  2. Mamishev, A.V., A.R. Takahashi, Y. Du, B.C. Lesieutre, and M. Zahn, “Parameter Estimation in Dielectrometry Measurements,” Journal of Electrostatics Vol. 56, pp. 465-492, 2002.

  3. Mamishev, A.V., Y. Du, J.H. Bau, B.C. Lesieutre, and M. Zahn, “Evaluation of Diffusion-Driven Material Property Profiles Using a Three-Wavelength Interdigital Sensor,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 8, No. 5, pp. 785-798, October, 2001.

  4. Du, Y., A.V. Mamishev, B.C. Lesieutre, M. Zahn, and S.H. Kang, “Moisture Solubility for Differently Conditioned Transformer Oil,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 8, No. 5, pp. 805-811, October, 2001.

  5. Lesieutre, B.C., A.V. Mamishev, Y. Du, E. Keskiner, M. Zahn, and G.C. Verghese, “Forward and Inverse Parameter Estimation Algorithms of Interdigital Dielectrometry Sensors,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 8, No. 4, pp. 577-588, August, 2001.

  6. Zahn, M., Y. Du, and A. Mamishev, Interdigital Frequency-Wavelength Dielectrometry Sensor Design and Parameter Estimation on Electric Charges in Non-Conductive Materials, Tours, France, 1-6 July 2001, pp. 87-95.

  7. Du, Y., M. Zahn, B.C. Lesieutre, A.V. Mamishev, and S.R. Lindgren, “A Review of Moisture Equilibrium in Transformer Paper-Oil Systems,” IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, Vol. 15, pp. 11-20, January/February1999.

  8. Mamishev, A.V., Y. Du, B.C. Lesieutre, and M. Zahn, “Development and Applications of Fringing Electric Field Dielectrometry Sensors and Parameter Estimation Algorithms,” Journal of Electrostatics, 46, pp. 109-123, 1999.

  9. Zahn, M. “Optical, Electrical and Electromechanical Measurement Methodologies of Field, Charge and Polarization in Dielectrics,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 5, No. 5, pp. 627-650, October 1998.

  10. Mamishev, A.V., B.C. Lesieutre, and M. Zahn, “Optimization of Multi-Wavelength Interdigital Dielectrometry Instrumentation and Algorithms,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 408-420, June 1998.

  11. Washabaugh, A.P. A. Mamishev, Y. Du and M. Zahn, “Dielectric Measurements of Semi-Insulating Liquids and Solids,” 12th International Conference on Conduction and Breakdown in Dielectric Liquids, July 15-19, 1996, Rome, Italy, pp. 381-384.

  12. Sheiretov, Y. and M. Zahn, “Dielectrometry Measurements of Moisture Dynamics in Oil-Impregnated Pressboard,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 329-351, June 1995.

 III.    Flow Electrification

  1. Zahn, M. “Optical, Electrical and Electromechanical Measurement Methodologies of Field, Charge and Polarization in Dielectrics,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 5, No. 5, pp. 627-650, October 1998.

  2. Washabaugh, A.P. and M. Zahn, “A Chemical Reaction-based Boundary Condition for Flow Electrification,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 4, No. 6, pp. 688-709, December, 1997.

  3. Washabaugh, A.P. and M. Zahn, “Flow Electrification Measurements of Transformer Insulation Using a Couette Flow Facility,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 161-181, April, 1996.

  4. Washabaugh, A.P., M. Zahn, and J.R. Melcher, “Charge Density Enhancement Due to Recirculatory Flow,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 38-52, Feb. 1994.

  5. Morin, A.J., II, M. Zahn, and J.R. Melcher, “Fluid Electrification Measurements of Transformer Pressboard/Oil Insulation in a Couette Charger,” IEEE Transactions on Electrical Insulation, Vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 870-901, October 1991.

  6. Morin, A.J., II, M. Zahn, J.R. Melcher, and D. Otten, “An Absolute Charge Sensor for Fluid Electrification Measurements,” IEEE Transactions on Electrical Insulation, Vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 181-199, April 1991.

  7. Howells, E., M. Zahn, and S.R. Lindgren, “Static Electrification Effects in Transformer Oil Circulating Pumps,” IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery 5, 1000-1006, April 1990.

  8. Lyon, D.J., J.R. Melcher, and M. Zahn, “Couette Charger for Measurement of Equilibrium and Energization Flow Electrification Parameters:  Application to Transformer Insulation,” IEEE Transactions on Electrical Insulation EI-23, pp. 159-176, November 1986.

  9. Gasworth, S.M., J.R. Melcher, and M. Zahn, “Flow-induced Charge Accumulation in Thin Insulating Tubes,” IEEE Transactions on Electrical Insulation EI-23, 103-115, February 1986.

 IV.    Charge Transport Analysis

  1. Zahn, M., “Charge Transport Analysis,” Interdisciplinary Conference on Dielectrics: Properties, Characterization, Applications, Antibes, France, March 1992, pp. 85-96.

  2. Zahn, M., L. Antis, and J. Mescua, “Computation Methods for One Dimensional Bipolar Charge Injection” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications IA-24, No. 3, pp. 411-421, May-June 1988.

  3. Zahn, M., “Charge Injection and Transport in a Lossy Capacitor Stressed by a Marx Generator,” IEEE Transactions on Electrical Insulation EI-19, 179-181, June 1984.

  4. Zahn, M., “Impact Charging of an Isolated Cylinder with Skewed Field and Flow,” Journal of Electrostatics 5, 85-99, Sept. 1978.

  5. Zahn, M., and H. Chatelon, “Charge Injection Between Concentric Cylindrical Electrodes, Journal of Applied Physics Vol. 48, pp. 1797-1805, 1977.

  6. Zahn, M., “Transient Drift Dominated Conduction In Dielectrics,” IEEE Transactions on Electrical Insulation EI-12, 176-190, 1977.

  7. Zahn, M., “Drift Dominated Conduction Within An Ohmic Medium,” Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 47, pp. 3122-3126, 1976.

  8. Zahn, M., “Transient Drift Dominated Unipolar Conduction Between Concentric Cylinders and Spheres,” IEEE Transactions on Electrical Insulation, EI-11, 150-157, 1976.

  9. Zahn, M., S.C. Pao, and C.F. Tsang, “Effects of Excitation Risetime and Charge Injection Conditions On the Transient Field and Charge Behavior for Unipolar Ion Conduction,” Journal of Electrostatics 2, 59-78, 1976.

  10. Zahn. M., and S.C. Pao, “Effects of Step Changes in Excitation from a Steady State on the Transient Electric Field and Space Charge Behavior for Unipolar Ion Conduction.  II. Step Changes in Voltage,” Journal of Electrostatics 1, 249-264, 1975.

  11. Zahn, M., and S.C. Pao, “Effects of Step Changes in Excitation from a Steady State on the Transient Electric Field and Space Charge Behavior for Unipolar Ion Conduction. I. Step Changes in Current,” Journal of Electrostatics 1, 235-248, 1975.

  12. Zahn, M., C.F. Tsang, and S.C. Pao, “Transient Electric Field and Space Charge Behavior for Unipolar Ion Conduction,” Journal of Applied Physics 45, 2432-2440, 1974.

V.    Ferrohydrodynamics

  1. Lorenz, C. and M. Zahn, Hele-Shaw Ferrohydrodynamics for Rotating and DC Magnetic Fields, American Physical Society, Division of Fluid Dynamics, 2003 Gallery of Fluid Motion Video (using Windows Media Player) Video (using Quicktime, if you do not have the latest version go to www.apple.com/quicktime/ ); Physics of Fluids Gallery of Fluid Motion, Vol. 15, No. 9, Sept. 2003.

  2. Rinaldi, C. and M. Zahn, “Effects of Spin Viscosity on Ferrofluid Flow Profiles in Alternating and Rotating Magnetic Fields,” Physics of Fluids, Vol. 14, No. 8, pp. 2847-2870, August, 2002.

  3. Rinaldi, C. and M. Zahn, “Effects of Spin Viscosity on Ferrofluid Duct Flow Profiles in Alternating and Rotating Magnetic Fields,” Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Vol. 252, pp.172-175, 2002.

  4. Zahn, M., “Magnetic Fluid and Nanoparticle Applications to Nanotechnology,” Journal of Nanoparticle Research, Vol. 3, pp. 73-78, 2001.

  5. Zahn, M. and L.L. Pioch, “Ferrofluid Flows in AC and Traveling Wave Magnetic Fields with Effective Positive, Zero, or Negative Viscosity,” Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 201, pp. 144-148, July 1, 1999.

  6. Zahn, M., and L.L. Pioch, “Magnetizable Fluid Behavior with Effective Positive, Zero, or Negative Dynamic Viscosity,” Indian Journal of Engineering and Material Sciences, Vol. 5, pp.400-410, December 1998.

  7. Zahn, M. and D.R. Greer, "Ferrohydrodynamic Pumping in Satially Uniform Sinusoidally Time-varying Magnetic Fields," Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Vol. 149, pp. 165-173, 1995.

  8. Zahn, M. and P.N. Wainman,  “Effects of Fluid Convection and Particle Spin on Ferrohydrodynamic Pumping in Traveling Wave Magnetic Fields,” Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Vol. 122, pp. 323-328, 1993.

  9. Zahn, M., “Ferrohydrodynamic Torque-Driven Flows,” Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Vol. 85, pp. 181-186, 1990.

  10. Moissis, A.A., and M. Zahn. “Boundary Value Problems in Electrofluidized and Magnetically Stabilized Beds,” Chemical Engineering Communications, Vol. 67, pp. 181-204, 1988.

  11. Zahn, M., and R.E. Rosensweig, “Magnetic Field Gradient Effects on Magnetic Fluid Stabilization,” Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Vol. 65, pp. 293-300, March 1987.

  12. Zahn, M., and R. Shumovich, “Labyrinthine Instability in Dielectric Fluids,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications IA-21, pp. 53-61, January/February 1985.

  13. Rosensweig, R.E., M. Zahn, and R. Shumovich, “Labyrinthine Instability in Magnetic and Dielectric Fluids,” Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, Vol. 39, pp. 127-132, November 1983.

  14. Zahn, M., and K.E. Shenton, Eds.,”Magnetic Fluids Bibliography,” IEEE Transactions on Magnetics MAG-16, 387-415, March 1980.

  15. Zahn, M., and R.E. Rosensweig, “Stability of Magnetic Fluid Penetration Through a Porous Medium with Uniform Magnetic Field Oblique to the Interface,”  IEEE Transactions on Magnetics MAG-16, 275-282, March 1980.

VI.    Electrohydrodynamics

  1. Beroual, A., M. Zahn, A. Badent, K. Kist, A.J. Schwabe, H. Yamashita, K. Yamazawa, M. Danikas, W.G. Chadband, and Y. Torshin, “Propagation and Structure of Streamers in Liquid Dielectrics,” IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 6-17, March-April 1998.

  2. Atten, P., B. Malraison, and M. Zahn, “Electrohydrodynamic Plumes in Point-Plane Geometry,” IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, Vol. 4, No. 6, December 1997, pp. 710-718.

  3. Washabaugh. A.P., M. Zahn, and J.R. Melcher, “Electrohydrodynamic Traveling-Wave Pumping of Homogeneous Semi-Insulating Liquids,” IEEE Transactions on Electrical Insulation, EI-24, No. 5, pp. 807-834, October 1989.

  4. Moissis, A.A., and M. Zahn. “Boundary Value Problems in Electrofluidized and Magnetically Stabilized Beds,” Chemical Engineering Communications 67, 181-204, 1988.

  5. Zahn, M., and S. Rhee, “One Dimensional Small Signal Waves in Electrofluidized Beds,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications IA-20, 1591-1597, November/December 1984.

  6. Zahn, M., and S. Rhee. “Electric Field Effects on the Equilibrium and Small Signal Stabilization of Electrofluidized Beds,” IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, IA-20, 137-147, January/February 1984.

  7. Zahn, M., E.O. Forster, E.F. Kelley, and R.E. Hebner, Jr., “Hydrodynamic Shock Wave Propagation After Electrical Breakdown,” Journal of Electrostatics 12, 535-546, 1982.

  8. Zahn, M., “Surface Coupled Interfacial Waves for Self-Gravitating Systems,” Physics of Fluids 17, 2130-2132, 1974.

  9. Zahn, M., “Space Charge Coupled Interfacial Waves,” Physics of Fluids 17, 343-352, 1974.

  10. Zahn, M., and R.J. Sojka, “Space Charge Dynamics of Viscous Liquids,” Physics of Fluids 17, 490-492, 1974.

  11. Zahn. M., “Dynamics of Stratified Liquids In the Presence of Space Charge,” Physics of Fluids 15, 1408-1417, 1972.

  12. Zahn, M., and J.R. Melcher, “Space Charge Dynamics of Liquids,” Physics of Fluids 15, 1197-1206 and 2082, 1972.

VII.    Electromagnetism

  1. Zahn, M. “Power Dissipation and Magnetic Forces on MAGLEV Rebars,” IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Vol. 33, No. 2, March 1997, pp. 1021-1036.

  2. Zahn, M., “Point Charge Between Two Parallel Grounded Planes,” American Journal of Physics 44, 1132-1134, 1976.

  3. Zahn, M., “On the Gravitational Instability of an Infinite Homogeneous Medium,” American Journal of Physics 44, 29-31, 1976.

  4. Zahn, M., R.L. Goslin, and L. Wicks, “Self-excited Alternating High Voltage Generation Using a Modified Electrostatic Influence Machine,” American Journal of Physics 42, 289-294, 1974.

  5. Zahn, M., and J.K. Skinner, “Self-excited Alternating Operation of Coupled Commutator Machines,” Journal of the Franklin Institute 296, 1-13, 1973.

  6. Zahn, M., “Self-excited AC High Voltage Generation Using Water Droplets,” American Journal of Physics 41, 196-202, 1973.

VIII.    Education

  1. Zahn, M. and H.A. Haus, “Contributions of Prof. James R. Melcher to Engineering Education,” Journal of Electrostatics, Vol. 34, No. 2-3, pp. 109-162, March 1995.

  2. Zahn, M., J.R. Melcher, and H.A. Haus, “Experimental Demonstrations for Teaching Electromagnetic Fields and Energy,” in Computer Applications for Electromagnetic Education, Center for Computer Applications for Electromagnetic Education, Salt Lake City, UT, 1991.

  3. Zahn, M., J.R, Melcher, and H.A. Haus, “Experimental Demonstrations for Teaching Electromagnetic Fields and Energy,” Proceedings of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Vol. 4, Dallas, TX, May 7-11, 1990, pp. 1667-1670.

  4. Zahn, M., “The Contributions of Arthur Robert von Hippel to Electric Insulation Research,” IEEE Transactions on Electric Insulation, EI-23, No. 5, pp. 791-800, October 1988.

  5. Zahn, M., “Point Charge Between Two Parallel Grounded Planes,” American Journal of Physics 44, 1132-1134, 1976.

  6. Zahn, M., J.R. Melcher, and H.A. Haus, “Experimental Demonstrations for Teaching Electromagnetic Fields and Energy,” in Computer Applications for Electromagnetic Education, Center for Computer Applications for Electromagnetic Education, Salt Lake City, UT, 1991.

IX.    Encyclopedia Chapters

  1. Washabaugh, A.P. and M. Zahn, “Static Electrification”, in the Encyclopedia of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Vol. 20, pp. 423-435, 1999.

  2. Zahn, M., “Conduction and Breakdown in Dielectric Liquids”, in the Encyclopedia of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., pp. 89-123, 1999.

  3. Zahn, M. and J.C. Weaver, “Electric and Magnetic Fields,” Encyclopedia of Environmental Analysis and Remediation, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., pp. 1518-1533, 1998.

  4. Zahn, M., “Solid, Liquid, and Gaseous Electrical Insulation,” in Encyclopedia of Applied Physics, VCH Publishers, American Institute of Physics, pp. 431-466, 1997.

  5. Zahn, M. “Electric and Magnetic Fields in the Environment,” in Encyclopedia of Energy Technology and the Environment,” John Wiley and Sons, Inc., pp. 1089-1100, 1995.

                                                 

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