Which mechanism causes arcing across electrodes when voltage exceeds dielectric strength between them?

💡 Explanation

When voltage exceeds dielectric strength, photonic ionization occurs because the intense electric field accelerates free electrons which collide with gas molecules, ionizing them and creating a conductive plasma path causing arcing. Therefore, photonic ionization results, rather than tunneling, thermal breakdown, or capacitive discharge, which require different initiating conditions.

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