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Organization profile
Introduction / mission
We study the elementary processes in gas discharges through a mix of theory, modeling and the development of diagnostics.
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As much as we enjoy exploring new fields of application, our research has always been based on one underlying interest: the elementary processes in and the physics of plasmas
Organisational profile
In the EPG group, we use our thorough understanding of elementary processes to develop predictive models of a large range of plasmas. These models take into account the intensity and effectivity of processes such as ionization, recombination, transport, radiation, excitation, de-excitation, chemical reactions and surface processes.
We integrate state-of-the art plasma diagnostics (imaging, passive and active spectroscopy) and advanced plasma models that enable plasma users to optimize the plasma source for their specific application. Over the years, the group has worked on a wide range of applications: plasma etching, lighting, medical applications and so much more.
The group currently focuses on a number of research and application areas.
- Corona discharges and lightning – streamer-like electric discharges from the initial stage of electric breakdown in long gaps. Our aim is to increase understanding and optimize the various technological applications.
- Dusty and complex plasma. Under certain conditions, dust particles can form spontaneously in plasmas. Their presence is often negative, but there are also some interesting positive applications.
- EUV-induced plasma, the type of plasma induced when highly energetic photons ionize a low-pressure gas. Understanding this type of plasma is of major importance to the lithography industry.
- Plasma-assisted combustion. Under extreme conditions, such as in airplanes, combustion happens too slowly. Our aim is to speed it up by using plasma.
- Plasmas for biological, environmental and medical applications. Cold atmospheric pressure plasmas (CAPs) have many applications, such as killing bacteria, wound healing and cancer treatment.
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Profiles
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Behnaz Bagheri
- Department of Applied Physics, Elementary Processes in Gas Discharges - Assistant Professor
Person: UD : Assistant Professor
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Vadim Y. Banine
- Department of Applied Physics, Elementary Processes in Gas Discharges - Full Professor
Person: HGL : Professor
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Job Beckers
- Department of Applied Physics, Complex Ionized Media
- Department of Applied Physics, Elementary Processes in Gas Discharges - Associate Professor
Person: UHD : Associate Professor
Projects
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Plasma Activated Water POP3
Pemen, A. J. M. (., Koonen-Reemst, A. M. C. B., Gendre, M., Hoeben, W. F. L. M. & van der Hagen, D.
1/06/17 → 31/12/21
Project: Research direct
Research output
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Design and characterization of a resonant microwave cavity as a diagnostic for ultracold plasmas
van Ninhuijs, M. A. W., Daamen, K. A., Beckers, J. & Luiten, O. J., 14 Jan 2021, In : Review of Scientific Instruments. 92, 1, 13 p., 013506.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Influence of hydrogen addition on methane coupling in a moderate pressure microwave plasma
Wnukowski, M., van de Steeg, A. W., Hrycak, B., Jasiński, M. & van Rooij, G. J., 15 Mar 2021, In : Fuel. 288, 12 p., 119674.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Microparticle charging in spatial plasma afterglows
van Minderhout, B., 3 Feb 2021, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 129 p.Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)
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Equipment
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Arges Centrifuge
Gerrit M.W. Kroesen (Manager)
Elementary Processes in Gas DischargesFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Arges Space
Gerrit M.W. Kroesen (Manager)
Elementary Processes in Gas DischargesFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Discharge Lamp Oven
Gerrit M.W. Kroesen (Manager)
Elementary Processes in Gas DischargesFacility/equipment: Equipment
Prizes
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2009 Best Poster Award
Roxana Silvia Tipa (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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ASML Promotieprijs 2006, 1e prijswinnaar
E.R. Kieft (Recipient), 16 Jun 2006
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Best oral presentation
Mirpour, Shahriar (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
Activities
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Hakone XVII, International Symposium on High Pressure Low Temperature Plasma Chemistry
Sander Nijdam (Chair), Ana Sobota (Organiser), Ute Ebert (Organiser), Gerrit Kroesen (Organiser), Tom Huiskamp (Organiser), Behnaz Bagheri (Organiser) & Gerard J. van Rooij (Organiser)
21 Aug 2022 → 26 Aug 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference › Scientific
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International Conference on Phenomena in Ionized Gases XXXV
Ute Ebert (Chair), Sander Nijdam (Organiser) & Gerrit Kroesen (Organiser)
2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference › Scientific
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Linearly transformed discretization schemes for plasma simulations
Chris Schoutrop (Speaker)
6 Dec 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific
Press / Media
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Quantumtech Eindhoven University of Technology Literally Going Underground
Gerrit M.W. Kroesen & Servaas J.J.M.F Kokkelmans
4/02/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Eindhoven University of Technology Department of Applied Physics Wins Diversity Award
21/01/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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US Patent Issued to Technische Universiteit Eindhoven on Dec. 29 for "Plasma-assisted odour-free regulation of gas pressure inside stoma bag" (Dutch Inventors)
4/01/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Research areas
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Corona discharges and lightning
Sander Nijdam (Content manager)
Impact: Research Topic/Theme (at group level)
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Student theses
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(In,Ga)N heterostructures in self-assembled GaN nanowires grown on TiN by molecular beam epitaxy
Author: Goertz, J. J., 2016Supervisor: Koenraad, P. M. (Supervisor 1), Geelhaar, L. (External person) (External coach), Bakkers, E. P. (Supervisor 2), Nijdam, S. (Supervisor 2) & Zijlstra, P. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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3D reconstruction of streamer discharges using mathematical algorithms: based on predictive back-end reconstruction, minimum spanning trees and sub-Riemannian geometry
Author: de Veld, F., 4 Jul 2019Supervisor: Dijcks, S. (Supervisor 1), Nijdam, S. (Supervisor 2), Bekkers, E. (Supervisor 2) & Florack, L. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Bachelor
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Absorption spectroscopy of nitric oxide in a volume dielectric barrier discharge
Author: Jalat, D., 2018Supervisor: Sobota, A. (Supervisor 1) & Awakowicz, P. (External person) (External coach)
Student thesis: Master
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