Plasma–Surface Interaction: Theory, Simulation and Application
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Physics General".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plasma–surface interaction; dielectrics; flashover; tokamak; plasma catalysis
Interests: plasma turbulence; fusion plasma; low-temperature plasma; plasma modeling
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Dear Colleagues,
Plasma–surface interactions lie at the heart of many fundamental and applied processes in plasma physics and related technologies. Material surfaces in contact with the plasmas are subject to particle, charge, and energy exchange, where complex surface processes such as secondary electron emission, sputtering, outgassing, erosion, chemical reactions, and surface charging can occur. These interactions not only influence the plasma properties but also play a decisive role in determining the physical and chemical characteristics of the material surfaces.
Understanding plasma–surface interaction requires multidisciplinary approaches that bridge plasma physics, surface science, materials science, and computational physics. Recent advances in numerical simulation tools and theories have enabled deeper insight into the coupled relations between plasmas and solid materials. These insights are critical for optimizing plasma-based technologies across a wide range of applications, including thin-film deposition, etching, high-voltage insulation, aerospace engineering, controlled fusion, etc.
This Special Issue aims to bring together recent developments in the theoretical modeling, numerical simulation, and experimental investigation of plasma–surface interaction phenomena, including both fundamental and applied aspects of the plasma science. We welcome both original research articles and review papers, and encourage contributions that explore the fundamental plasma–surface interaction mechanisms and their practical implications in emerging plasma technologies. Works that connect experimental findings with computational predictions are especially welcome.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to this Special Issue.
Dr. Guangyu Sun
Dr. Jian Chen
Prof. Dr. Anbang Sun
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plasma–surface interaction
- plasma–wall interaction
- plasma–solid interface
- plasma-facing component
- plasma simulation
- low-temperature plasma
- fusion plasma
- plasma physics
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