Two classic radio-frequency (RF) plasmas, ie, the capacitively and the inductively coupled
plasmas (CCP and ICP), are widely employed in material processing, eg, etching and thin …

This Perspective paper deals with an overview of particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collision
models applied to different plasma-propulsion configurations and scenarios, from …

The capacitive argon discharge operated in the intermediate pressure regime is studied by
performing one-dimensional particle-in-cell Monte Carlo collision simulations. First, the …

Particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collision (PIC/MCC) simulations are an important tool for
understanding low-temperature plasma dynamics, and benchmark work is needed to build a …

Abstract Particle-in-cell (PIC) with Monte Carlo collisions is a fully kinetic, particle based
numerical simulation method with increasing popularity in the field of low temperature gas …

ABSTRACT A one-dimensional particle-in-cell Monte Carlo collisions method has been
used to model the development and propagation of ionization waves in neon and argon …

ABSTRACT Low-temperature E Â B plasmas are used in various applications, such as Hall
thrusters for satellite propulsion, ion sources and magnetron discharges for plasma …

We present a new method for the determination of surface coefficients, more specifically the
effective ion-induced secondary electron yield, γ eff, and the effective elastic electron …

Self-organization of dust grains into stable filamentary dust structures (or “chains”) largely
depends on dynamic interactions between individual charged dust grains and complex …

Capacitively coupled plasmas are routinely used in an increasing number of technological
applications, where a precise control of the flux and energy distribution of ions impacting …