Microplasmas: Sources, Particle Kinetics, and Biomedical Applications
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- 9 June 2008
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Plasma Processes and Polymers
- Vol. 5 (4), 322-344
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ppap.200700162
Abstract
Thanks to their portability and the non-equilibrium character of the discharges, microplasmas are finding application in many scientific disciplines. Although microplasma research has traditionally been application driven, microplasmas represent a new realm in plasma physics that still is not fully understood. This paper reviews existing microplasma sources and discusses charged particle kinetics in various microdischarges. The non-equilibrium character highlighted in this manuscript raises concerns about the accuracy of fluid models and should trigger further kinetic studies of high-pressure microdischarges. Finally, an outlook is presented on the biomedical application of microplasmas.Keywords
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