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| Investigation of Existing Problems in Thermally Stimulated Current Measurement Technique |
| Tian Fuqiang2, 4, Bu Wengbin1, Yang Chun3, 4, Han Bai1, 4, Wang Yi1, 4, Lei Qingquan1, 4 |
| 1. Harbin University of Science and Technology Harbin 150080 China; 2. Beijing Jiaotong University Beijing 100044 China; 3. Shanghai Jiaotong University Shanghai 200240 China; 4. Educational Ministry Key Laboratory of Engineering Dielectric and Its Application Harbin 150040 China |
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Abstract Thermally stimulated current (TSC) measurement is a powerful tool for the investigation of charge storage and transport process in dielectrics. The basic theory of TSC is introduced in this paper. The limitation of the traditional TSC theory is analyzed. The long-existing problems and misunderstandings in TSC application and theory are discussed. The modified TSC theory and some new ideas about TSC experiment are proposed to extend its application in both width and depth.
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Received: 20 August 2009
Published: 04 March 2014
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