Wellbore logging applications. Benefits RF power coupling produces cleaner plasmas and ion implants. RF power sources available commercially, is easily controlled, and does not need expensive electronics. Even implant of ions on irregularly-shaped objects allows plasma processing of complex objects such as engine blocks. Works with a wide variety of corrosive gases, including O2 and corrosive BF3.
Coating is non-reactive and lasts at least ten times as long as filament sources.
Coating is much more cost-effective. Porcelain coating technique works on antennas from centimeters to a meter in diameter. Licensing options are available for the manufacture and distribution of this technology for specific and general applications.