Title :
The Biomedical Applications of Plasma: A Brief History of the Development of a New Field of Research
Author :
Laroussi, Mounir
Author_Institution :
Electr. & Comput. Eng. Dept. & the Laser & Plasma Eng. Inst., Old Dominion Univ., Norfolk, VA
Abstract :
This paper is an essay narrating the recent history of the introduction of the biomedical applications of nonthermal plasmas to the plasma science research community.
Keywords :
biomedical engineering; decontamination; plasma applications; atmospheric pressure; bacteria; biomedical applications; cold plasma; electrical discharge; eukaryote; nonthermal plasma; sterilization; Atmospheric pressure; bacteria; biomedical; cold plasma; electrical discharge; eukaryote; nonthermal plasma; sterilization;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.2008.917167
