The anode spot of the vacuum arc on an aluminium anode is investigated in the discharge current range 10-100 A. The experimental data is obtained for the size of spot, current on the spot, and temperature and density of electrons in the anode plasma. A theoretical model of the anode spot is proposed. The calculations based on this model are in good agreement with experimental data.
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