Ion dynamics in capacitively coupled argon-xenon discharges

no code implementations • 17 Feb 2021 • M. Klich, S. Wilczek, J. F. J. Janssen, R. P. Brinkmann, T. Mussenbrock, J. Trieschmann

The mixing ratio of argon to xenon allows for shifting the distribution function for one ion species from collisionless to collision dominated.

Plasma Physics

Computational study of simultaneous positive and negative streamer propagation in a twin surface dielectric barrier discharge via 2D PIC simulations

no code implementations • 17 Feb 2021 • Q. Zhang, R. T. Nguyen-Smith, F. Beckfeld, T. Mussenbrock, P. Awakowicz, J. Schulze

It is shown that the simultaneous ignition of both streamers, as well as using the pulsed DC conditions, provides both an enhanced discharge and an increased surface coverage.

Plasma Physics