Ignition mechanism in ablative pulsed plasma thrusters with coaxial semiconductor spark plugs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.06.027
Abstract: Abstract Ignition process, as the initiation of the entire discharge, plays an important role in ablative pulsed plasma thrusters. While spark plug exactly how initiate discharge is achieved is still under review. This study did… read more here.
Keywords: plasma thrusters; ablative pulsed; ignition mechanism; discharge ... See more keywords
A reliable data-driven model for Ablative Pulsed Plasma Thruster
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ast.2020.105953
Abstract: Abstract Ablative Pulsed Plasma Thrusters (APPTs) are high specific impulse electric space propulsion system, but a reliable model equivalent of the experimental model is still unavailable. In this paper, a reliable model is developed based… read more here.
Keywords: ablative pulsed; data driven; model; simulation ... See more keywords
A brief review of alternative propellants and requirements for pulsed plasma thrusters in micropropulsion applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cja.2020.03.024
Abstract: Abstract Technological miniaturization has enabled the development of small satellites weighing as little as 1 kg. Unfortunately, there is still a lack of suitable efficient micropropulsion systems at these scales. The pulsed plasma thruster is a… read more here.
Keywords: plasma thrusters; alternative propellants; small satellites; pulsed plasma ... See more keywords
Atmospheric Pressure Pulsed Plasma Induces Cell Death in Photosynthetic Organs via Intracellularly Generated ROS
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-00480-6
Abstract: The toxicity of atmospheric-pressure pulsed plasma on plant leaf tissues is studied. A nanosecond-pulsed plasma jet is applied to Arabidopsis thaliana leaves. In case of cotyledon, cell death is induced by treatment of only a… read more here.
Keywords: pressure pulsed; death; plasma; cell death ... See more keywords
Deep insight into methyl blue decolorization using non-thermal pulsed plasma: experimental and modeling approaches
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-16554-9
Abstract: This study investigates the rapid decolorization of methyl blue (MB) dye in water using a novel atmospheric non-thermal pulsed plasma system with a multi-pin-to-plate electrode configuration. The system integrates optical emission spectroscopy, UV–visible absorption spectroscopy,… read more here.
Keywords: spectroscopy; pulsed plasma; decolorization; non thermal ... See more keywords
Fabrication of SnS nanowalls via pulsed plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition using a metal–organic single-source precursor
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DOI: 10.1039/c9tc02045d
Abstract: Vaporization of the solid bis(diethyldithiocarbamato)tin(ii) into pulsed RF plasma leads to the growth of crystalline, highly conductive SnS nanowalls. read more here.
Keywords: nanowalls via; sns nanowalls; pulsed plasma; fabrication sns ... See more keywords
Low-voltage operation mode of ASCENT-propelled pulsed plasma thruster
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0242934
Abstract: This study demonstrates the feasibility of operating a liquid-fed pulsed plasma thruster (PPT) at low voltages, in the magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) arc range below 100 V, in contrast to conventional PPTs operating in the kV range. The… read more here.
Keywords: pulsed plasma; thruster; plasma thruster; low voltage ... See more keywords
Tutorial: electrical measurements in nanosecond pulsed plasma reactors
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/ad73e5
Abstract: This tutorial is intended to provide an introduction to transmission line theory (telegrapher’s equations), as the mathematical background needed to correctly perform and interpret electrical measurements in nanosecond pulsed plasma reactors. The mathematical framework is… read more here.
Keywords: pulsed plasma; plasma reactors; nanosecond pulsed; measurements nanosecond ... See more keywords
Zero-dimensional simulations of DC ns-pulsed plasma jet in N2 at near atmospheric pressure: validation of the vibrational kinetics
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6595/ad8a86
Abstract: A Direct current (DC) nanosecond (ns)-pulsed plasma jet fed with N2 at near atmospheric pressure ( 20000 Pa) is studied using a transient zero-dimensional (0-D) model coupled with a two-term Boltzmann equation solver. Good agreement… read more here.
Keywords: pulsed plasma; plasma jet; atmospheric pressure; near atmospheric ... See more keywords
A pulsed ‘plasma broom’ for dusting off surfaces on Mars
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DOI: 10.1088/1367-2630/aa60e5
Abstract: Dust is a challenge for the design and operation of equipment on the Martian surface, particularly for solar cells. An efficient and robust technique for removing dust and sand from surfaces immersed in CO$_2$ at… read more here.
Keywords: plasma; plasma broom; plasma jet; broom dusting ... See more keywords
Plasma Induced Damage Reduction of Ultra Low-k Dielectric by Using Source Pulsed Plasma Etching for Next BEOL Interconnect Manufacturing
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DOI: 10.1109/tsm.2020.2970993
Abstract: In order to reduce the interconnect resistance and capacitance (RC) time delay of a semiconductor integrated circuit, a more porous dielectric material is used in recent interconnection for lower dielectric constant. However, it is difficult… read more here.
Keywords: plasma etching; low dielectric; damage; pulsed plasma ... See more keywords