Patent ID: 7159536
Filing Date: 2007-01-09
Classification: H01J,H05H

Abstract:
1. A device for producing a plasma through microstructure electrode discharges, a use of the plasma including at least one of treating surfaces, chemically reacting gases, and producing light, the device comprising: at least one guide structure, the at least one guide structure including at least one hole, wherein a plasma region includes at least one of the hole and an area adjacent to the hole; a microwave generator, the microwave generator launching electromagnetic microwaves into the at least one guide structure to produce the plasma, the plasma being produced in the plasma region, wherein the at least one guide structure is a metallic waveguide filled with a dielectric material, the dielectric including at least one of silicon dioxide, ceramic, and Kapton; and further comprising: an arrangement of at least two spaced metal plates, the at least two spaced metal plates forming an interstitial space filled with a dielectric material.