Plasma Physics

1. Plasma Technology
   1. Plasma Medicine
      1. Definition and principles
         1. Non-thermal plasma applications
         2. Interaction with biological tissues
      2. Therapeutic applications
         1. Wound healing
            1. Antimicrobial effects
            2. Stimulation of tissue regeneration
         2. Cancer treatment
            1. Selective cancer cell apoptosis
            2. Mechanisms of action on cellular processes
         3. Skin diseases
            1. Treatment of atopic dermatitis
            2. Psoriasis management
      3. Environmental decontamination
         1. Air sterilization
         2. Water purification
   2. Plasma Displays
      1. Operating principles
         1. Plasma discharge in glass cells
         2. Phosphor excitation and light production
      2. Design and structure
         1. Components of a plasma display panel
         2. Addressing and scanning methods
      3. Advantages over other display technologies
         1. Color accuracy
         2. Viewing angles
         3. Brightness and contrast levels
      4. Market trends and economic implications
         1. Competition with LCD and OLED
         2. Cost and production challenges
   3. Plasma Cutting
      1. Basic principles
         1. Ionized gas jet cutting mechanism
         2. Electrical arc formation
      2. Types of plasma cutting systems
         1. Air plasma systems
         2. High-precision systems
      3. Industrial applications
         1. Metal fabrication
         2. Automotive and aerospace industries
      4. Safety precautions and environmental considerations
         1. Fume extraction and ventilation
         2. Occupational health protocols
   4. Semiconductor Manufacturing
      1. Role of plasma technology in fabrication
         1. Etching techniques
            1. Reactive ion etching (RIE)
            2. Deep reactive ion etching (DRIE)
         2. Deposition processes
            1. Plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD)
            2. Atomic layer deposition (ALD)
      2. Process optimization
         1. Plasma parameter control
         2. Uniformity and precision in mass production
      3. Challenges in scaling and integration
         1. Miniaturization and device complexity
         2. Material compatibility and innovation
   5. Future developments in plasma technology
      1. Innovations in portable plasma devices
      2. Integration with smart technologies
      3. Advancing simulation models for precision engineering
      4. Environmental impacts and sustainability
         1. Reducing carbon emissions
         2. Improving energy efficiency of plasma devices