Nonlinear Processes in Geophysics
Nonlinear Processes in Geophysics
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Articles | Volume 32, issue 2
Articles | Volume 32, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/npg-32-107-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/npg-32-107-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 32, issue 2
Research article
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28 Apr 2025
Research article |  | 28 Apr 2025

Negative differential resistance, instability, and critical transition in lightning leader

Xueqiang Gou, Chao Xin, Liwen Xu, Ping Yuan, Yijun Zhang, and Mingli Chen

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We investigate the stability characteristics of lightning discharge channels through their differential resistance properties. Our analysis reveals that lightning channels exhibit bistable behavior, transitioning between low- and high-conductivity states depending on channel length and electric-field conditions. This work provides new insights into lightning channel dynamics and could contribute to improved lightning protection strategies.

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