In the era of energy transition, where cleaner emissions and reduced energy consumption are paramount, ensuring the efficiency of processes becomes crucial. Plasma have the potential to enhance the efficiency of chemical reactions, thereby reducing the need for excessive reactant consumption. To effectively customize a plasma for a particular purpose, it is crucial to grasp the reaction pathways and the plasma's interaction with its surrounding environment. Our research involves the utilization of laser diagnostics and optical imaging techniques to examine the chemical and geometric properties of a gliding-arc discharge. Laser diagnostics enable us to investigate specific species within the plasma and, in conjunction with chemical models, determine the predominant reaction pathways under specific conditions. Additionally, through optical imaging, we employ 3D tomography to capture the gliding-arc discharge in three-dimensional space, providing valuable information about its volume, length, and other characteristics. By combining these two methods, we gain a comprehensive understanding of the spatial distribution of plasma-generated species and their interactions with the surrounding environment.
Sebastian Nilsson - portal.research.lu.se
David Sanned - portal.research.lu.se
Adrian Roth - portal.research.lu.se
Edouard Berrocal - portal.research.lu.se
Mattias Richter - portal.research.lu.se