Apparatus for producing and sustaining a glow discharge plasma under atmospheric conditions

摘要

Method for generating an atmospheric pressure glow plasma (APG), wherein said plasma is generated in a discharge space between a plurality of electrodes. A dielectric is present on at least one of said electrodes, said dielectric having a boundary surface with said plasma enabling interactions between said plasma and said surface. Said dielectric is arranged for releasing electrons contributing to said plasma from said surface by said interactions.