Supersonically expanding cascaded arc plasma properties : comparison of Ne, Ar and Xe

S.E. Selezneva, M.I. Boulos, K.G.Y. Letourneur, M.F.A.M. Hest, van, M.C.M. Sanden, van de, D.C. Schram

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Abstract

Mathematical modelling was applied to study the dynamical and physical properties of the supersonically expanding rare gas plasma formed by a cascaded arc. Keeping constant the volume flow rate and the power input into the plasma, the Ne, Ar and Xe flows are compared. We demonstrate that the difference in mass flow rate affects the dynamic properties of plasma expansion. Modelling and experimental results show that the recombination heating of electrons is more significant in a gas that has a lower ionization potential.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)107-118
JournalPlasma Sources Science and Technology
Volume12
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003

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