Physics of radio-frequency plasmas
By: Pascal Chabert, CNRS, Nicholas Braithwaite, The Open University
Contributors: Braithwaite, Nicholas (Nicholas St. J.)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Cambridge
Language: eng
Number of pages: 385
ISBN-13: 9780521763004
Copyright date: 2011
Subjects: Radio frequency; Low temperature plasmas
Description: "Low-temperature radio-frequency plasmas are essential in various sectors of advanced technology, from micro-engineering to spacecraft propulsion systems and efficient sources of light. The subject lies at the complex interfaces between physics, chemistry and engineering. Focusing mostly on physics, this book will interest graduate students and researchers in applied physics and electrical engineering. The book incorporates a cutting-edge perspective on RF plasmas. It also covers basic plasma physics, including transport in bounded plasmas and electrical diagnostics. Its pedagogic style engages readers, helping them to develop physical arguments and mathematical analyses. Worked examples apply the theories covered to realistic scenarios, and over 100 in-text questions let readers put their newly acquired knowledge to use and gain confidence in applying physics to real laboratory situations"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-382) and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction; 2. Plasma dynamics and equilibrium; 3. Bounded plasmas; 4. Radiofrequency sheaths; 5. Single frequency capacitively-coupled plasmas; 6. Multi-frequency capacitively-coupled plasmas; 7. Inductively-coupled plasmas; 8. Helicon plasmas; 9. Real plasmas; 10. Electrical measurements; Index.