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Pulsed Low Frequency Inductively Coupled Plasma Generator and Applications.
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IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science . Aug2008 Part 5 of 5, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p1930-1936. 7p. 2 Charts, 13 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- In this paper, an inductively coupled pulsed plasma source with an operating frequency of 29 kHz is described. Using a series resonance circuit with a load capacitance of 12 µF and large diameter (approximately 20 cm) induction coils surrounding a spherical discharge vessel, a discharge plasma was produced and investigated in a pressure range of 0.1 to 100 Pa. Pulsed coil currents reached a maximum value of 9.6 kA with current rise times of 1.8 kA/µs while achieving an energy coupling efficiency of 80% between the driving circuit and the plasma. Pulsed-power peak values reached more than 800 kW. Moreover, the spectroscopic diagnostic revealed a high fraction of ionized particles and an emission spectrum in the near UV domain. Electron densities reached peak values of 1021 m-3. By using a fast camera system, the initiation of the discharge was investigated. The ignition of the discharge along an azimuthal path was documented, showing evidence of an entirely inductive plasma initiation without capacitive coupling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00933813
- Volume :
- 36
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34208751
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1109/TPS.2008.927377