The dataset contains results from application of a mid-infrared frequency comb-based Fourier transform spectrometer to measure high-resolution spectra of plasmas containing hydrogen, nitrogen, and a carbon source in the 2800 – 3400 cm–1 range. The spectrally broadband and high-resolution capabilities of this technique enable quantum-state-resolved spectroscopy of multiple plasma-generated species simultaneously, including CH4, C2H2, C2H6, NH3, and HCN, providing detailed information beyond the limitations of current methods. Using a line-by-line fitting approach, we analyzed 548 resolved transitions across five vibrational bands of plasma-generated HCN. The results indicate a significant non-thermal distribution of the populations among the quantum states, with distinct temperatures observed for lower and higher rotational quantum numbers, with a temperature difference of about 62 K. Broadband state-resolved-spectroscopy via comb-based methods provides unprecedented fundamental insights into the non-thermal nature of molecular plasmas – a detailed picture that has never been accomplished before for such complex non-thermal environment.
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Release Date | 2024-07-15 |
Identifier | 97aea672-436e-44e7-a86f-e95a99f3bf28 |
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Plasma Source Properties | The plasma nitriding monitoring reactor (PLANIMOR) has been used for conducting the measurements. The plasma was generated in a pulsed DC discharge conditions of 1 kHz and a duty cycle of 60 %, at variable plasma powers of 26 W, 45 W, 93 W, and 130 W. |
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Plasma Medium Properties | The measurements were conducted at a pressure of 3 mbar with N2 and H2 gases as the precursors, and in direct contact with a screen of carbon-fiber-reinforced carbon as a source of carbon. |
Plasma Medium Procedure | The measurements were conducting at room temperature with no external heating. |
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Plasma Diagnostics Properties | An optical frequency comb (OFC)-based Fourier transform spectrometer, covering the spectral range from 2800 cm⁻¹ to 3400 cm⁻¹ with a repetition rate of frep ≈ 250 MHz was used. For high-resolution spectral measurements, the sub-nominal sampling approach was implemented, resulting in a final point spacing of 62 MHz. |
Plasma Diagnostics Procedure | The PLANIMOR reactor had a multipass cell attached to it, making an effective pathlength of 190 cm. |
Language | English |
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Public Access Level | Public |
Contact Name | Ibrahim Sadiek |
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Measured high-resolution spectra of a plasma nitrocarburizing. The x-axis is...
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Evaluated rotational populations used to create Boltzmann plot for the 0110...
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Measured rotational populations, ni (in cm⁻³) as a function of rotational...
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Rotational populations, ni in cm⁻³ of the 01¹0 state as a function of...
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Measured high-resolution spectra of a plasma nitrocarburizing. The x-axis is...
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