Abstract
An atmospheric pressure capacitive discharge source has been developed that operates at power densities over 100 W cm−3. The ground state nitrogen atom concentration was measured at the exit of the source by titration with NO, and it was found to reach a maximum of 3.0 ± 0.8 × 1017 cm−3 at 6.0 vol% N2 in argon, 250 °C and 150 W cm−3. This is equivalent to 2.3 vol% of N atoms in the afterglow. At these conditions, the electron density and temperature are estimated to be 3.1 × 1012 cm−3 and 1.2 eV. A plug-flow model of the plasma and afterglow was developed, and it was determined that the maximum N atom concentration achievable is limited by three body recombination.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
