The Microwave Plasma physics interface is suitable for studying discharges that are sustained by electromagnetic waves (wave-heated discharge). The electromagnetic waves are solved for in the frequency domain, and all plasma variables are solved for in the time-domain.
When a predefined Microwave Plasma interface (
) is added from the
Plasma branch (
) of the
Model Wizard or
Add Physics windows,
Plasma and
Electromagnetic Waves, Frequency Domain interfaces are added to the Model Builder. In addition, the
Multiphysics Couplings node is added, which automatically includes the multiphysics coupling features
Plasma Conductivity Coupling and
Electron Heat Source.
When the Plasma physics interface is added, these default nodes are also added to the
Model Builder:
Plasma Model,
Zero Charge,
Insulation, and
Initial Values. Then, from the
Physics toolbar, add other nodes that implement, for example, the plasma chemistry and boundary conditions.
When the Electromagnetic Waves, Frequency Domain interface is added, these default nodes are also added to the
Model Builder —
Wave Equation, Electric;
Perfect Electric Conductor; and
Initial Values. Then, from the
Physics toolbar, add other nodes that implement, for example, a port.
The settings for the Plasma interface can be found in
The Plasma Interface section. The settings for the
Electromagnetic Waves, Frequency Domain interface can be found in
The Electromagnetic Waves, Frequency Domain Interface in the
RF Module User’s Guide.
