Industrial Plasma Engineering : Volume 1: Principles

Provides the theoretical background and a description of plasma-related devices and processes that are used industrially for physicists and engineers. Acting as an introduction to the principles of plasma engineering, this book gives the terminology, jargon and acronyms used in the field of industrial plasma engineering.

This book will provide the necessary theoretical background and a description of plasma-related devices and processes that are used industrially for physicists and engineers.
It is a self-contained introduction to the principles of plasma engineering with comprehensive references. This volume also includes the terminology, jargon and acronyms used in the field of industrial plasma engineering - indexed when they first appear in the text - along with their definitions and a discussion of their meaning. It is aimed at assisting the student in learning key terminology and concepts, and providing the in-service engineer or scientist with a technical glossary. An extensive index and appendices enhance the value of this book as a key reference source. These incorporate a list of the nomenclature used in mathematical expressions in the text, physical constants, and often-used plasma formulae. SI units are used throughout.
Intended for students from all engineering and physical science disciplines, and as a reference source by in-service engineers.
Coverage:
* basic information on plasma physics and the physical processes important in industrial plasmas
* sources of ion and electron beams and ionizing radiation used in industrial applications
* physics and technology of DC and RF electrical discharges.