Title :
Three-Dimensional Modeling of Self-Organization in DC Glow Microdischarges
Author :
Almeida, P.G.C. ; Benilov, M.S. ; Faria, M.J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. de Fis., Univ. da Madeira, Funchal, Portugal
Abstract :
Three-dimensional simulations of self-organization in dc glow microdischarges are reported. The results describe a mode with a normal spot and modes with patterns of multiple spots, qualitatively similar to those observed in experiments with microdischarges in xenon.
Keywords :
glow discharges; plasma simulation; 3D modeling; 3D simulations; DC glow microdischarges; Xe; multiple spot patterns; normal spot; self-organization; Bifurcation; Cathodes; Current density; Discharges; Glow discharges; Solid modeling; Xenon; Glow discharge; normal discharge; self-organization;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.2011.2148129
