Plasma Science and Technology An accessible introduction to the fundamentals of plasma science and its applications In Plasma Science and Technology: Lectures in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering, distinguished researcher Dr. Alexander Fridman delivers a comprehensive introduction to plasma technology, including fulsome descriptions of the fundamentals of plasmas and discharges. The author discusses a wide variety of practical applications of the technology to medicine, energy, catalysis, coatings, and more, emphasizing engineering and science fundamentals. Offering readers illuminating problems and concept questions to support understanding and self-study, the book also details organic and inorganic applications of plasma technologies, demonstrating its use in nature, in the lab, and in both novel and well-known applications. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the kinetics of excited atoms and molecules Comprehensive explorations of non-equilibrium atmospheric pressure cold discharges Practical discussions of plasma processing in microelectronics and other micro-technologies Expert treatments of plasma in environmental control technologies, including the cleaning of air, exhaust gases, water, and soil Perfect for students of chemical engineering, physics, and chemistry, Plasma Science and Technology will also benefit professionals working in these fields who seek a contemporary refresher in the fundamentals of plasma science and its applications.

Table of Contents:
Preface xxxi Part I Plasma Fundamentals: Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Electrodynamics 1 Lecture 1 The Major Component of the Universe, the Cornerstone of Microelectronics, The High-Tech Magic Wand of Technology 3 Lecture 2 Elementary Processes of Charged Particles in Plasma 17 Lecture 3 Elementary Processes of Excited Atoms and Molecules in Plasma 43 Lecture 4 Physical Kinetics and Transfer Processes of Charged Particles in Plasma 71 Lecture 5 Physical and Chemical Kinetics of Excited Atoms and Molecules in Plasma 89 Lecture 6 Plasma Statistics and Thermodynamics, Heat and Radiation Transfer Processes 111 Lecture 7 Plasma Electrostatics and Electrodynamics, Waves in Plasma 133 Lecture 8 Plasma Magneto-hydrodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Acoustics 151 Part II Plasma Physics and Engineering of Electric Discharges 173 Lecture 9 Electric Breakdown, Steady-state Discharge Regimes, and Instabilities 175 Lecture 10 Nonthermal Plasma Sources: Glow Discharges 197 Lecture 11 Thermal Plasma Sources: Arc Discharges 219 Lecture 12 Radio-frequency, Microwave, and Optical Discharges 245 Lecture 13 Atmospheric Pressure Cold Plasma Discharges: Corona, Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD), Atmospheric Pressure Glow (APG), Plasma Jet 277 Lecture 14 Nonequilibrium Transitional “Warm” Discharges: Nonthermal Gliding Arc, Moderate-pressure Microwave Discharge, Different Types of Sparks and Microdischarges 297 Lecture 15 Ionization and Discharges in Aerosols; Dusty Plasma Physics; Electron Beams and Plasma Radiolysis 311 Lecture 16 Electric Discharges in Water and Other Liquids 331 Part III Plasma in Inorganic Material Treatment, Energy Systems, and Environmental Control 343 Lecture 17 Energy Balance and Energy Efficiency of Plasma-chemical Processes, Plasma Dissociation of CO2 345 Lecture 18 Synthesis of Nitrogen Oxides, Ozone, and Other Gas-phase Plasma Synthetic and Decomposition Processes 367 Lecture 19 Plasma Metallurgy: Production and Processing of Metals and their Compounds 391 Lecture 20 Plasma Powders, Micro- and Nano-technologies: Plasma Spraying, Deposition, Coating, Dusty Plasma-chemistry 411 Lecture 21 Plasma Processing in Microelectronics and Other Micro-technologies: Etching, Deposition, and Ion Implantation Processes 431 Lecture 22 Plasma Fuel Conversion and Hydrogen Production, Plasma Catalysis 455 Lecture 23 Plasma Energy Systems: Ignition and Combustion, Thrusters, High-speed Aerodynamics, Power Electronics, Lasers, and Light Sources 481 Lecture 24 Plasma in Environmental Control: Cleaning of Air, Exhaust Gases, Water, and Soil 505 Part IV Organic and Polymer Plasma Chemistry, Plasma Medicine, and Agriculture 523 Lecture 25 Organic Plasma Chemistry: Synthesis and Conversion of Organic Materials and Their Compounds, Synthesis of Diamonds and Diamond Films 525 Lecture 26 Plasma Polymerization, Processing of Polymers, Treatment of Polymer Membranes 545 Lecture 27 Plasma Biology, Nonthermal Plasma Interaction with Cells 567 Lecture 28 Plasma Disinfection and Sterilization of Different Surfaces, Air, and Water Streams 587 Lecture 29 Plasma Agriculture and Food Processing, Chemical and Physical Properties of Plasma-activated Water, Fundamentals and Applications to Wash and Disinfect Produce 607 Lecture 30 Plasma Medicine: Safety, Selectivity, and Efficacy; Penetration Depth of Plasma-Medical Effects; Standardization and Dosimetry 639 Lecture 31 Plasma Medicine: Healing of Wounds and Ulcerations, Blood Coagulation 665 Lecture 32 Plasma Medicine: Dermatology and Cosmetics, Dentistry, Inflammatory Dysfunctions, Gastroenterology, Cardiovascular, and Other Diseases, Bioengineering and Regenerative Medicine, Cancer Treatment and Immunotherapy 687 Afterword and Acknowledgements 717 References 721 Index 741