Title :
On the generation and dynamics of complex space charge structures in low-temperature plasma
Author :
Dimitriu, Dan G.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Phys., Alexandru Ioan Cuza Univ., Iasi
Abstract :
This paper presents a review of experimental and theoretical results concerning the generation and dynamics of simple and multiple complex space charge structures in low-temperature plasma.The results emphasize the important role of the electron-neutral impact excitation and ionizations in these phenomena. Related strongly nonlinear effects, like the negative differential resistance, hysteresis, or transition to chaos through different scenarios are analyzed. Possible applications of such plasma phenomena are discussed.
Keywords :
chaos; electron impact excitation; electron impact ionisation; hysteresis; plasma confinement; plasma temperature; space charge; chaos; differential resistance; electron-neutral impact excitation; electron-neutral impact ionizations; hysteresis; low-temperature plasma; multiple complex space charge structures; plasma confinement; plasma phenomena; Anodes; Chaos; Electrodes; Physics; Plasma applications; Plasma confinement; Plasma density; Plasma measurements; Plasma properties; Space charge;
Conference_Titel :
Plasma Science, 2008. ICOPS 2008. IEEE 35th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Karlsruhe
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1929-6
Electronic_ISBN :
0730-9244
DOI :
10.1109/PLASMA.2008.4590602
