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Probing properties of cold radiofrequency plasma with polymer probe

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 July 2014

E. Bormashenko ,
G. Chaniel  and
V. Multanen
E. Bormashenko*
Affiliation:
Physics Faculty, Ariel University, 40700 Ariel, Israel Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Faculty, Ariel University, 40700 Ariel, Israel
G. Chaniel
Affiliation:
Physics Faculty, Ariel University, 40700 Ariel, Israel Physics Faculty, Bar Ilan University, 52900 Ramat Gan, Israel
V. Multanen
Affiliation:
Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology Faculty, Ariel University, 40700 Ariel, Israel
*
†Email address for correspondence: edward@ariel.ac.il
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Abstract

The probe intended for the characterization of cold plasma is introduced. The probe allows the estimation of Debye length of cold plasma. The probe is based on the pronounced modification of surface properties (wettability) of polymer films by cold plasmas. The probe was tested with the cold radiofrequency inductive air plasma discharge. The Debye length and the concentration of charge carriers were estimated for various gas pressures. The reported results coincide reasonably with the corresponding values established by other methods. The probe makes possible measurement of characteristics of cold plasmas in closed chambers.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Plasma Physics , Volume 81 , Issue 1 , January 2015 , 905810105
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2014 

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