Effect of variable energy input on nitrogen fixation in instantaneous linear discharges

The reported analysis implies that the number of molecules of NO produced per joule of discharge varies with input energy. The calculations assume a cylindrical symmetry but the results are consistent with equivalent calculations using spherical symmetry. If NO yield does vary with input energy, extrapolation of laboratory experiments using small sparks is not as straightforward as has previously been assumed. Calculated curves for the yield of NO as a function of discharge energy are presented and are compared with experimental values and other theoretical values.