Numerical bifurcation analysis reveals multiple energy states in inductively coupled plasmas and wall-stabilized arcs, suggesting complex thermal properties.
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This research aims to analyze the solution structure of inductively coupled plasmas and wall-stabilized arcs for argon and hydrogen, focusing on their non-linear characteristics.
Performed a numerical bifurcation analysis for inductively coupled plasmas and wall-stabilized arcs using a one-dimensional model.
Evaluated the relationship between thermal conductivity and temperature associated with the plasma setups.
Compared theoretical results with experimental data for validation.
Identified up to three solutions for argon and four solutions for hydrogen due to non-linear characteristics.
Demonstrated that the non-monotonic relationship between thermal conductivity and temperature plays a key role in solution multiplicity.
Achieved good agreement between model predictions and experimental data, despite the model's simplicity.