Fundamental Aspects of Plasma Chemical Physics: Kinetics: 85 (Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics)

Book Details

• Publisher: Springer

• Author: Mario Capitelli

• Language: English

• Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016

• ISBN: 9781493941636

• Pages: 318

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches

About The Book

Non-Equilibrium Cold Plasmas: Kinetic Models and Applications by Mario Capitelli provides an in-depth exploration of the chemical physics approach to describing non-equilibrium "cold" plasmas. Using the state-to-state plasma kinetics, this book considers each internal state as a unique species with its own set of cross sections, offering a sophisticated model for understanding plasma dynamics.

The book delves into the extended atomic and molecular master equations, combining them with Boltzmann and Monte Carlo methods to solve the electron energy distribution function. Through a series of selected examples in applied fields like microelectronics, fusion, and aerospace, it illustrates how these methods are applied to real-world problems. Key examples include self-consistent kinetics in RF parallel plate reactors, the optimization of negative ion sources, and the expansion of high enthalpy flows through nozzles of varying geometries.

In addition to explaining the main aspects of the state-to-state kinetic approach, Capitelli discusses recent developments in kinetic models and the coupling of master equations with Boltzmann equations for electron dynamics. The book offers both theoretical formulations and practical insight into unresolved scientific problems, making it an essential resource for researchers and practitioners in fields related to plasma physics, microelectronics, and aerospace engineering.

This comprehensive work is ideal for anyone interested in the theoretical foundations and practical applications of non-equilibrium cold plasmas, particularly those in advanced research or industrial settings.