After closing the switch, the diode is reverse biased (not conduct) until source voltage \(v_s\) equals the load counter emf \(E\)
The diode conducts from \(\omega t = \theta_1\) to \(\omega t = (\pi-\theta_1)\) i.e. conduction angle for diode is \((\pi-2\theta_1)\)
Thus, PIV for diode is \((V_m+E)\)
Current \(i_o\) continues to flow even after source voltage \(v_s\) has become negative, because of the presence of \(L\) in the load.
Inductor voltage \(v_L = v_s-v_R\), where \(v_R=i_oR\).
\(i_o\) flows till the area \(A\) representing the energy stored by \(L\) is equal to area \(B\) representing energy released by \(L\).
There is no closed-form solution for \(\beta\), and some numerical method is required