Plasma Science and Technology - Fridman, Alexander

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Résumé :
Plasma Science and Technology

An accessible introduction to the fundamentals of plasma science and its applications

In Plasma Science and Technology: Lectures in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering, distinguished researcher Dr. Alexander Fridman delivers a comprehensive introduction to plasma technology, including fulsome descriptions of the fundamentals of plasmas and discharges. The author discusses a wide variety of practical applications of the technology to medicine, energy, catalysis, coatings, and more, emphasizing engineering and science fundamentals.

Offering readers illuminating problems and concept questions to support understanding and self-study, the book also details organic and inorganic applications of plasma technologies, demonstrating its use in nature, in the lab, and in both novel and well-known applications. Readers will also find:

• A thorough introduction to the kinetics of excited atoms and molecules
• Comprehensive explorations of non-equilibrium atmospheric pressure cold discharges
• Practical discussions of plasma processing in microelectronics and other micro-technologies
• Expert treatments of plasma in environmental control technologies, including the cleaning of air, exhaust gases, water, and soil

Perfect for students of chemical engineering, physics, and chemistry, Plasma Science and Technology will also benefit professionals working in these fields who seek a contemporary refresher in the fundamentals of plasma science and its applications....

Biographie:

Preface xxxi

Part I Plasma Fundamentals: Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Electrodynamics 1

Lecture 1 The Major Component of the Universe, the Cornerstone of Microelectronics, The High-Tech Magic Wand of Technology 3

Lecture 2 Elementary Processes of Charged Particles in Plasma 17

Lecture 3 Elementary Processes of Excited Atoms and Molecules in Plasma 43

Lecture 4 Physical Kinetics and Transfer Processes of Charged Particles in Plasma 71

Lecture 5 Physical and Chemical Kinetics of Excited Atoms and Molecules in Plasma 89

Lecture 6 Plasma Statistics and Thermodynamics, Heat and Radiation Transfer Processes 111

Lecture 7 Plasma Electrostatics and Electrodynamics, Waves in Plasma 133

Lecture 8 Plasma Magneto-hydrodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Acoustics 151

Part II Plasma Physics and Engineering of Electric Discharges 173

Lecture 9 Electric Breakdown, Steady-state Discharge Regimes, and Instabilities 175

Lecture 10 Nonthermal Plasma Sources: Glow Discharges 197

Lecture 11 Thermal Plasma Sources: Arc Discharges 219

Lecture 12 Radio-frequency, Microwave, and Optical Discharges 245

Lecture 13 Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma Discharges: Corona, Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD), Atmospheric Pressure Glow (APG), Plasma Jet 277

Lecture 14 Nonequilibrium Transitional Warm Discharges: Nonthermal Gliding Arc, Moderate-pressure Microwave Discharge, Different Types of Sparks and Microdischarges 297

Lecture 15 Ionization and Discharges in Aerosols...

Sommaire:

Alexander Fridman, PhD, is Nyheim Chair Professor and Director of the C&J Nyheim Plasma Institute of Drexel University, fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors. As one of the world's leading researchers in plasma science and engineering, he develops novel plasma approaches to material treatment, fuel conversion, hydrogen production, aerospace engineering, biology, medicine, environmental control, agriculture, and food processing....