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The ability to simulate discharges has long been of interest, particularly to the circuit breaker and switch gear industries. Over the years, the breakdown of air has been heavily studied along with commonly used gases such as sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). However, as alternatives to SF6 were searched for, the need for a tool to simulate a discharge in an arbitrary gas became apparent. Ansys Charge Plus has long been able to simulate the breakdown of air. Recently, the capabilities of the tool have been expanded to be able to simulate the breakdown of any gas. Join us as we explore how the kinetic theory of plasmas was utilized for this development and what the new capabilities of the tool are. Co-sponsored by: Richard Kolodziejczyk Speaker(s): Jacob Johnson, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/375435

The Ithaca Executive Committee invites you to join us at TBA. Agenda: - Event Planning - Section roles available: - Awards chair, event planner, webmaster, social media manager - Cornell IEEE chapter updates and/or events Ithaca, New York, United States

The Ithaca Executive Committee invites you to join us at (https://maps.app.goo.gl/GtPnp7VwSBYBf7zNA). We will order takeout, so please notify Allison of any dietary needs that you have. Agenda: - Event Planning - Collaboration between (https://afresearchlab.com/lablife/afrl-regional-network-mid-atlantic/) and the Ithaca section proposed. Potential networking event in the works. - Seminar on amateur radio on September 18, 2024 at Duffield Hall 340 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM - 2025 election preparations are underway - Vacant roles for 2025: Chair, vice chair, and secretary - Appointed roles: Awards chair, event planner, webmaster, social media manager - Cornell IEEE chapter updates and/or events - PCB Seminar: Arranging a PCB series for the fall of 2024. 321 W State St, Ithaca, New York, United States, 14850

ExCom NH section monthly meeting Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/422140