Monte Carlo simulation of electron kinetics in a hollow cathode discharge

A kinetic model is reported computing the electron behavior in a hollow cathode discharge based on the Monte Carlo technique. It is a part of the PLASIMO modelling toolkit. The model allows the electrons to be closely followed while they travel and undergo collisions in the discharge. The Monte Carl...

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Published in:Journal of physics. Conference series 2012-01, Vol.356 (1), p.12043-4
Main Authors: Karatodorov, S, Mihailova, D, van Dijk, J, van der Mullen, J, Grozeva, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer simulation
Discharge
Distribution functions
Electron energy distribution
Hollow cathodes
Laser ablation
Mathematical analysis
Monte Carlo methods
Monte Carlo simulation
Physics
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Summary:A kinetic model is reported computing the electron behavior in a hollow cathode discharge based on the Monte Carlo technique. It is a part of the PLASIMO modelling toolkit. The model allows the electrons to be closely followed while they travel and undergo collisions in the discharge. The Monte Carlo modulewas applied to the case of a HCD used as an excitation medium of atoms obtained by laser ablation. Results are obtained on the electron energy distribution function and the mean electron energy under typical discharge conditions. The output data and future development of the model and its applications are analyzed and discussed.
ISSN:1742-6596
1742-6588
1742-6596
DOI:10.1088/1742-6596/356/1/012043