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  • Plasma Physics
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics

Background:

  • Radio Frequency Inductively Coupled Plasmas (RF-ICPs) are crucial for generating negative ions.
  • Understanding the Electron Energy Distribution Function (EEDF) is vital for optimizing plasma processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the EEDF in hydrogen negative ion sources within RF-ICP environments.
  • To investigate the relationship between EEDF characteristics and negative ion production.

Main Methods:

  • Numerical simulations were employed to model the EEDF.
  • Theoretical analysis using the Boltzmann equation validated simulation results.

Main Results:

  • The EEDF in RF-ICPs exhibits a two-part structure: a Maxwellian low-energy component and a non-Maxwellian high-energy component.
  • Simulation findings were corroborated by analytical approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Reducing gas pressure is a viable strategy to enhance molecular dissociation.
  • Lowering gas pressure can significantly increase the production of H(-) negative ions.