Development of a Generalized Model for a Three Component Plasma.

Abstract : This theses develops a generalized model of a three component plasma which predicts the density profiles of the charged particles. The plasma was modeled using a finite difference solution to the charged particle continuity and momentum equations. The plasma sheath boundary is treated by applying the Bohm criterion. The code developed was successful in modeling one component diffusion. However attempts to apply the model to two component plasmas resulted in numerical instabilities and therefore prevented application of the model to a three component plasma.