Introduction to plasma technology : science, engineering, and applications /: science, engineering, and applications. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: John Ernest Harry.
• Other Names: Harry, John Ernest
• Contents: Cover; Half Title page; Related Titles; Title page; Copyright page; Preface; Symbols, Constants and Electronic Symbols; Chapter 1: Plasma, an Overview; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Plasma; 1.3 Classical Models; 1.4 Plasma Resonance; 1.5 The Defining Characteristics of a Plasma; References; Further Reading; Chapter 2: Elastic and Inelastic Collision Processes in Weakly Ionized Gases; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The Drift Velocity; 2.3 Inelastic Collision Processes; References; Chapter 3: The Interaction of Electromagnetic Fields with Plasmas; 3.1 Introduction 3.2 The Behaviour of Plasmas at DC and Low Frequencies in the Near Field3.3 Behaviour of Charged Particles in Magnetic Fields (Magnetized Plasmas); 3.4 Initiation of an Electrical Discharge or Plasma; 3.5 Similarity Conditions; References; Further Reading; Chapter 4: Coupling Processes; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Direct Coupling; 4.3 Indirect Coupling; References; Further Reading; Chapter 5: Applications of Nonequilibrium Cold Low-pressure Discharges and Plasmas; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Plasma Processes Used in Electronics Fabrication; 5.3 Low-Pressure Electric Discharge and Plasma Lamps 5.4 Gas Lasers5.5 Free Electron and Ion Beams; 5.6 Glow Discharge Surface Treatment; 5.7 Propulsion in Space; References; Further Reading; Chapter 6: Nonequilibrium Atmospheric Pressure Discharges and Plasmas; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Atmospheric Pressure Discharges; 6.3 Electrostatic Charging Processes; 6.4 Dielectric Barrier Discharges; 6.5 Plasma Display Panels; 6.6 Manufacture of Ozone; 6.7 Surface Treatment Using Barrier Discharges; 6.8 Mercury-Free Lamps; 6.9 Partial Discharges; 6.10 Surface Discharges; Further Reading; Chapter 7: Plasmas in Charge and Thermal Equilibrium; Arc Processes 7.1 Introduction7.2 Arc Welding; 7.3 Electric Arc Melting; 7.4 Arc Gas Heaters; 7.5 High-Pressure Discharge Lamps; 7.6 Ion Lasers; 7.7 Arc Interrupters; 7.8 Magnetoplasmadynamic Power Generation; 7.9 Generation of Electricity by Nuclear Fusion; 7.10 Natural Phenomena; Further Reading; Chapter 8: Diagnostic Methods; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Neutral Particle Density Measurement; 8.3 Probes and Sensors; 8.4 Optical Spectroscopy; 8.5 Interferometry; 8.6 Mass Spectrometry; 8.7 Electrical Measurements; Further Reading; Chapter 9: Matching, Resonance and Stability; 9.1 Introduction 9.2 The Plasma Characteristic9.3 Stabilizing Methods; 9.4 Effect of Frequency; 9.5 Interaction between the Plasma and Power Supply Time Constants; 9.6 Matching; 9.7 Resonance; 9.8 Parasitic Inductance and Capacitance; Further Reading; Chapter 10: Plasma Power Supplies; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Transformers and Inductors; 10.3 Rectification; 10.4 Semiconductor Power Supplies; 10.5 Electronic Valve Oscillators; 10.6 Microwave Power Supplies; 10.7 Pulsed Power Supplies; 10.8 Ignition Power Supplies; 10.9 Electromagnetic Interference; Further Reading; Index
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Wiley-VCH
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 660.044; Science; SCIENCE -- Physics -- Nuclear; Science; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783527643707; 3527643702
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