On atmospheric-pressure non-equilibrium plasma jets and plasma bullets
Abstract
Atmospheric-pressure non-equilibrium plasma jets (APNP-Js), which generate plasma in open space rather than in a confined discharge gap, have recently been a topic of great interest. In this paper, the development of APNP-Js will be reviewed. Firstly, the APNP-Js are grouped based on the type of gas used to ignite them and their characteristics are discussed in detail. Secondly, one of the most interesting phenomena of APNP-Js, the ‘plasma bullet’, is discussed and its behavior described. Thirdly, the very recent developments on the behavior of plasma jets when launched in a controlled environment and pressure are also introduced. This is followed by a discussion on the interaction between plasma jets. Finally, perspectives on APNP-J research are presented.
- Publication:
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Plasma Sources Science Technology
- Pub Date:
- June 2012
- DOI:
- 10.1088/0963-0252/21/3/034005
- Bibcode:
- 2012PSST...21c4005L