Plasma Technology
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Dr. Tapan Dash
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Course Name : Plasma Technology
Course Objectives
Code(Credit) : CUTM1410(3-0-1)
- To explore the fourth state of matter, Plasma.
- To understand fundamental characteristics of plasma, various plasma generation methods, various applications of plasma technology in nanomaterial synthesis, energy production and storage, medicine/health care, etc.
- To acquire comprehensive knowledge of how plasmas are utilized for different types of materials processing specially in nanotechnology and developing advanced materials
Course outcomes
COs: Course outcomes
| Mapping COs with POs
(High-3, Medium-2, Low-1) |
Co1: understand fundamental plasma parameters, under what conditions an ionized gas consisting of charged particles
PO1-3
Apply mathematics, science, fundamentals and specialization to the conceptualization of different scientific models
Co2: Capable of research problem solving.
PO2-3
Identify, formulate, research literature and solve complex science related problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics and applied sciences
Co3: Understand the application in materials and surface engineering
PO3-3
Design solutions for complex scientific problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations
Course Syllabus
Module-I
Fundamentals of Plasma Physics
Plasma-the fourth state of matter, Plasma parameters, Debye length, Plasma sheath, Plasma oscillations & frequency, Saha's theory of thermal ionization, Concept about plasma equilibrium and types of plasma (only classification), Plasma classification on basis of temperature and pressure (only fundamental)
Module-II
Plasma Production Techniques
DC discharges, Glow discharge, I-V characteristic of electrical discharge, Paschen curve, Arc discharge, Transferred and non-transferred arcs, RF discharge, Capacitively and inductively coupled plasmas, Microwave discharge, Vacuum arcs
Assignment-1
Gases break-down, Paschen Curves, Advanced plasma generation techniques
Module-III
Plasma Diagnostics
Basic plasma diagnostics: electric probes (single and double), Optical emission spectroscopy (basic idea), Laser based diagnostics
Assignment-2
Plasma diagnostic for understanding the basic plasma
Module-IV
Plasma Etching, Spraying and Atomization processes
Etching, Plasma cleaning, Surfactants removal, Non transferred plasma torches, Advanced plasma atomization process
Assignment-3
Advanced plasma atomization for nano material production
Module-V
Plasma Sputtering Deposition Processes
Introduction of thin film coatings by plasma, Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD), Physical vapor deposition (PVD), Pulsed laser deposition (PLD), Plasma nitriding
Assignment-4
Surface treatment and thin film coating by advanced plasma techniques
Module-VI
Plasma Melting, Cutting and welding
Arc plasma melting, Synthesis of nanomaterials (Al2O3 and SiC) by plasma reactor/furnace, Plasma cutting, Plasma Welding
Assignment-5
Plasma cutting and welding
Module-VII
Special Plasma Applications
Controlled thermo-nuclear fusion: the green technology-Tokamaks (fundamental), Plasma waste processing (Plasma pyrolysis), Biomedical and health applications
Assignment-6
Plasma Technology: An emerging clean and green energy technology for future
Reference Books:
- Principles of Plasma Discharges and Materials Processing, M. A. Lieberman and A. J.. Lichtenberg (John Wiley and Sons, 2005)
- Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion, 3rd edition, Francis F. Chen, (Springer, 2018)
- Plasma Technology, B. Gross, B. Greyz and K. Miklossy, (Iliffe Books Ltd., London, 1968).
- Handbook of Advanced Plasma Processing Techniques, Eds. R.J. Shul and S.J. Pearton.
- Fundamentals of Plasma Physics, J. A. Bittencourt, Springer-Verlag New York Inc., 2004.
- Handbook of Plasma Processing Technology: Fundamental, Etching, Deposition and Surface Interactions, S. M. Rossnagel, J. J. Cuomo, W. D. Westwood, (Noyes Publications, 1990) SAP 4005 Plasma Processing of Materials.
Online Resources:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1TzDrfu7S0
- https://www.slideshare.net/XuHaiHuang/adamsdpp201503
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1yCbBrRyu4
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vouCR6bhCt0
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkQ0iSnA1ag
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzPuDnNNAaE
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW5DsLGwIw8
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZjxeFvoA7M
Session Plan
Session 1
Session 2
Plasma parameters, Debye length,Plasma sheath
https://w3.pppl.gov/~hammett/talks/2008/NUF_08_Intro_lect.pdf
Session 3
Plasma oscillations & frequency, Saha's theory of thermal ionization
https://www.kth.se/social/files/56b9ccbdf276540704032616/Lec7-ED2210-PlasmaWaves_final.pdf
Session 4
Concept about plasma equilibrium and types of plasma (only classification)
https://www.slideshare.net/awaisahmed27/plasma-the-fourth-state-of-matter
Plasma classification (types of plasma) | Plasma-Universe.com
Session 5
Plasma classification on basis of temperature and pressure (only fundamental)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MksPRc6ODXk&t=1138s
https://www.slideshare.net/SergeyKorenev/plasma-science-and-applications-2013
Session 6
DC discharges, Glow discharge, I-V characteristic of electrical discharge
Session 8
Assignment-1 (2 hours)
Gases break-down, Paschen Curves, Advanced plasma generation techniques
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTOmJ7tnTQc
Session 9
Transferred and non transferred arcs, RF discharge
https://www.slideshare.net/RAJKUMARRswagmare/plasma-arc-machining-65450181
Session 13
Basic plasma diagnostics: electric probes (single and double)
Session 14
Optical emission spectroscopy (basic idea)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
https://www.slideshare.net/GamalAbdulHamid/optical-emission-spectrometry-oes
Session 16
Assignment-2 (2 hours)
Plasma diagnostic for understanding the basic plasma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfNDfCEG5Xo
http://www.ipp.ac.cn/zhuanti/MTF/slides/201105/W020110531321766940541.pdf
Session 21
Assignment-3 (2 hours)
Advanced plasma atomization for nano material production
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQy6dntTcYA
https://www.scribd.com/presentation/324097901/6TYPES-OF-ATOMIZERS-2-ppt
Session 22
Introduction of thin film coatings by plasma
https://www.slideshare.net/HotLookingCoolGuy/sputtering-process
Session 23
Plasma-Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD)
http://classweb.ece.umd.edu/enee416.F2007/GroupActivities/Presentation5.pdf
Session 25
Pulsed laser deposition (PLD)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL8qvTW-WCg
https://www.chalmers.se/en/researchinfrastructure/NFL/Documents/Lecture_9.pdf
Session 26
Session 27
Assignment-4 (2 hours)
Surface treatment and thin film coating by advanced plasma techniques
Session 28
Session 29
synthesis of nanomaterials (Al2O3 and SiC) by plasma reactor/furnace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Un_HnOl6lQ
https://www.slideshare.net/RAJKUMARRswagmare/plasma-arc-machining-65450181
Session 32
Assignment-5 (2 hours)
Plasma Cutting and welding
Session 33
Controlled thermo-nuclear fusion: the green technology-Tokamaks (fundamental)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNcGpQCX8a0
https://www.slideshare.net/KamranIqbal11/iter-international-thermonuclear-experimental-reactor
Session 34
Plasma waste processing (Plasma pyrolysis)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RuWleEX6NY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOz2fcPlJU4
https://www.slideshare.net/DivyaGupta77/plasma-gasification-of-solid-waste-into-fuel
Session 36
Assignment-6 (2 hours)
Plasma Technology- An emerging clean and green energy technology for future
Plasma Fusion: Clean Energy for the Future - YouTube
https://www.slideshare.net/futureagenda2/future-of-energy-the-emerging-view
Our Main Teachers
Dr. Tapan Dash currently works as Assistant Professor & HoD, Department of Applied Physics, SoAS (BBSR Campus), School of Applied Sciences, CUTM, Odisha. He has completed his PhD. in the field of experimental condensed matter physics. He has more than 10 years of research experience (including three years of industrial experience at Tata Steel, India […]
Dr Prasanta Kumar Rath has done his M.Sc in Physics having Nuclear Physics Special from Sambalpur University, Odisha, He has done his PhD in Experimental Nuclear Physics from The MSU, Baroda in Collaboration with BARC & TIFR , Mumbai under the guidance of Prof. N.L.Singh and Dr S. Santra. He has also obtained his Postdoc experience from INFN , Italy. His research area focuses on Experimental Nuclear Physics, Nuclear radiation detectors, Accelerator Physics.
Ph.D. (Topic: Effect on Electrical Properties of Rare Earth Doped BiFeO3– PbZrO3) from Sambalpur University with the collaboration of Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata is presently Assistant Professor at Department of Physics, School of Applied Sciences, CUTM, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. I have guided 6 M.Phil students (6 completed ) and 2 PhD student […]
