Similarity Theory and Scaling Networks for Electromagnetic Wave-Driven Plasmas

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Authors: Hanyang Li, Yulia Sergeevna Sharova, Denis Eremin, Yangyang Fu
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Abstract

We demonstrate the scale-invariant behavior of electromagnetic wave-driven radio-frequency plasmas across different dimensional scales. Using two-dimensional electromagnetic particle-in-cell simulations, we show that plasma uniformity remains the same in similar discharges. Building on the concept of similarity laws, we develop scaling networks that effectively relate plasma parameters across varying operating conditions. These results establish a generalized similarity theory derived from the Boltzmann equation coupled with the full set of Maxwell equations, extending the theoretical framework of similarity laws into electromagnetic regimes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Plasma Diagnostics and Applications Vacuum and Plasma Arcs Dust and Plasma Wave Phenomena

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Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
9 January 2026
Document type
Preprint