Complex plasmas scientific challenges and technological opportunities Michael Bonitz, Jose Lopez, Kurt Becker, Hauke Thomsen, editors

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bonitz, Michael, 1960- editor.

Lopez, José, editor.

Becker, Kurt H., editor.

Thomsen, Hauke, editor.

Series:

Springer series on atomic, optical, and plasma physics v. 82

Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics 1615-5653 volume 82

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physics.

Dusty plasmas.

Phase transformations (Statistical physics).

physics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cham New York Springer [2014]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book provides the reader with an introduction to the physics of complex plasmas, a discussion of the specific scientific and technical challenges they present, and an overview of their potential technological applications. Complex plasmas differ from conventional high-temperature plasmas in several ways: they may contain additional species, including nanometer- to micrometer-sized particles, negative ions, molecules and radicals, and they may exhibit strong correlations or quantum effects. This book introduces the classical and quantum mechanical approaches used to describe and simulate complex plasmas. It also covers some key experimental techniques used in the analysis of these plasmas, including calorimetric probe methods, IR absorption techniques and X-ray absorption spectroscopy. The final part of the book reviews the emerging applications of microcavity and microchannel plasmas, the synthesis and assembly of nanomaterials through plasma electrochemistry, the large-scale generation of ozone using microplasmas, and novel applications of atmospheric-pressure non-thermal plasmas in dentistry. Going beyond the scope of traditional plasma texts, the presentation is very well suited for senior undergraduate, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers specializing in plasma physics

Contents:

Phase Transitions in Dusty Plasmas

Introduction to Streaming Complex Plasmas A: Attraction of Like-Charged Particles

Introduction to Streaming Complex Plasmas B: Theoretical Description of Wake Effects

Quantum Hydrodynamics

Introduction to Configuration Path Integral Monte Carlo

Calorimetric Probes for Energy Flux Measurements in Process Plasmas

Fundamental and Applied Studies of Molecular Plasmas Using Infrared Absorption Techniques

Surface Electrons at Plasma Walls

Characterization of Local Structures in Plasma Deposited Semiconductors by X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy

Kinetic Monte Carlo Simulations of Cluster Growth and Diffusion in Metal-Polymer Nanocomposites

Microcavity and Microchannel Plasmas: General Characteristics and Emerging Applications

Plasma Electrochemistry: A Novel Chemical Process for the Synthesis and Assembly of Nanomaterials

Progress in Large-Scale Ozone Generation Using Microplasmas

Dental Applications of Atmospheric-Pressure Non-Thermal Plasmas

Notes:

PDF title page (viewed April 15, 2014)

Includes bibliographical references and index

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

9783319054377

3319054376

3319054368

9783319054360

OCLC:

876724386

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