Flow actuation using radio frequency in partially ionized collisional plasmas
Abstract
We present a multidimensional theoretical model for a better understanding and the design of the dielectric barrier discharge-induced momentum exchange. Specifically, the formulation is used to predict surface discharge using two-dimensional asymmetric electrode configurations. Model predictions for charge densities, the electric field, and gas velocity distributions are shown to mimic trends reported in the experimental literature. We also predict the electron charge accumulation on the dielectric surface self-limiting the discharge.
- Publication:
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Applied Physics Letters
- Pub Date:
- March 2005
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2005ApPhL..86j1502R
- Keywords:
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- 52.30.-q;
- 52.80.Pi;
- 52.25.Mq;
- 52.65.-y;
- 52.20.Fs;
- 52.25.Jm;
- 52.25.Fi;
- 52.25.Ya;
- Plasma dynamics and flow;
- High-frequency and RF discharges;
- Dielectric properties;
- Plasma simulation;
- Electron collisions;
- Ionization of plasmas;
- Transport properties;
- Neutrals in plasmas