Numerical implementation of a cold-ion, Boltzmann-electron model for nonplanar plasma-surface interactions
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Author(s)
Holgate, J
Coppins, M
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Plasma-surface interactions are ubiquitous in the field of plasma science and technology. Much of the physics of these interactions can be captured with a simple model comprising a cold ion fluid and electrons which satisfy the Boltzmann relation. However, this model permits analytical solutions in a very limited number of cases. This paper presents a versatile and robust numerical implementation of the model for arbitrary surface geometries in cartesian and axisymmetric cylindrical coordinates. Specific examples of surfaces with sinusoidal corrugations, trenches, and hemi-ellipsoidal protrusions verify this numerical implementation. The application of the code to problems involving plasma-liquid interactions, plasma etching, and electron emission from the surface is discussed.
Date Issued
2018-04-17
Date Acceptance
2018-03-26
Citation
Physics of Plasmas, 2018, 25
ISSN
1070-664X
Publisher
AIP Publishing
Journal / Book Title
Physics of Plasmas
Volume
25
Copyright Statement
© 2018 Author(s). All article content, except where otherwise noted, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license ( http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/ 4.0/)
Sponsor
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Grant Number
EP/M002721/1
Subjects
Science & Technology
Physical Sciences
Physics, Fluids & Plasmas
Physics
CYLINDRICAL LANGMUIR PROBES
INTERSTELLAR DUST
SIMULATIONS
EMISSION
0202 Atomic, Molecular, Nuclear, Particle And Plasma Physics
0201 Astronomical And Space Sciences
0203 Classical Physics
Fluids & Plasmas
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
043514