Plasma-Surface Interactions of Hydrogenated Carbon
Abstract
We present a review of our study of interactions of plasma particles (atoms, molecules) with hydrogenated amorphous carbon surfaces typical of plasma-facing divertor tiles and deposited layers in magnetic-fusion reactors. Our computer simulations of these processes are based on classical molecular dynamics simulations, using the best currently available multibody bond-order hydrocarbon potentials. Our research in this field has been focused on the chemical sputtering of carbon surfaces at low impact energies, the most complex of the plasma-surface interactions (PSI). Close collaboration with beam-surface and plasma-surface experiments provides not only theoretical support for the experiments, but also builds suitable benchmarks for our methods and codes, enabling production of theoretical plasma-surface data with increased reliability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA532715
Entities
People
- C. O. Reinhold
- P. S. Krstic
- S. J. Stuart
Organizations
- Clemson University