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Book SynopsisPlasma 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.
Table of ContentsPreface 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; Dusty Plasma Physics; Electron Beams and Plasma Radiolysis 311
Lecture 16 Electric Discharges in Water and Other Liquids 331
Part III Plasma in Inorganic Material Treatment, Energy Systems, and Environmental Control 343
Lecture 17 Energy Balance and Energy Efficiency of Plasma-chemical Processes, Plasma Dissociation of CO2 345
Lecture 18 Synthesis of Nitrogen Oxides, Ozone, and Other Gas-phase Plasma Synthetic and Decomposition Processes 367
Lecture 19 Plasma Metallurgy: Production and Processing of Metals and their Compounds 391
Lecture 20 Plasma Powders, Micro- and Nano-technologies: Plasma Spraying, Deposition, Coating, Dusty Plasma-chemistry 411
Lecture 21 Plasma Processing in Microelectronics and Other Micro-technologies: Etching, Deposition, and Ion Implantation Processes 431
Lecture 22 Plasma Fuel Conversion and Hydrogen Production, Plasma Catalysis 455
Lecture 23 Plasma Energy Systems: Ignition and Combustion, Thrusters, High-speed Aerodynamics, Power Electronics, Lasers, and Light Sources 481
Lecture 24 Plasma in Environmental Control: Cleaning of Air, Exhaust Gases, Water, and Soil 505
Part IV Organic and Polymer Plasma Chemistry, Plasma Medicine, and Agriculture 523
Lecture 25 Organic Plasma Chemistry: Synthesis and Conversion of Organic Materials and Their Compounds, Synthesis of Diamonds and Diamond Films 525
Lecture 26 Plasma Polymerization, Processing of Polymers, Treatment of Polymer Membranes 545
Lecture 27 Plasma Biology, Nonthermal Plasma Interaction with Cells 567
Lecture 28 Plasma Disinfection and Sterilization of Different Surfaces, Air, and Water Streams 587
Lecture 29 Plasma Agriculture and Food Processing, Chemical and Physical Properties of Plasma-activated Water, Fundamentals and Applications to Wash and Disinfect Produce 607
Lecture 30 Plasma Medicine: Safety, Selectivity, and Efficacy; Penetration Depth of Plasma-Medical Effects; Standardization and Dosimetry 639
Lecture 31 Plasma Medicine: Healing of Wounds and Ulcerations, Blood Coagulation 665
Lecture 32 Plasma Medicine: Dermatology and Cosmetics, Dentistry, Inflammatory Dysfunctions, Gastroenterology, Cardiovascular, and Other Diseases, Bioengineering and Regenerative Medicine, Cancer Treatment and Immunotherapy 687
Afterword and Acknowledgements 717
References 721
Index 741
