Critical Need for a National Initiative in Low Temperature Plasma Research

TL;DR

This paper advocates for a national initiative in Low Temperature Plasma research to enhance understanding and industrial competitiveness across nanomaterial synthesis, plasma medicine, and microelectronics.

Contribution

It proposes a comprehensive national program focused on fundamental understanding of Low Temperature Plasmas for diverse applications.

Findings

Identifies key research opportunities in LTP for nanomaterials, medicine, and microelectronics.

Highlights the need for a coordinated national effort to advance LTP science.

Emphasizes the importance of fundamental understanding to meet international competition.

Abstract

In the white paper we describe a national program in Low Temperature Plasma (LTP). The program should take advantage of the research opportunities of 3 rapidly growing areas (nanomaterial plasma synthesis, plasma medicine, microelectronics). The main theme is to achieve a fundamental understanding of Low Temperature Plasmas as they are applied to these different applications. This understanding will allow U.S. industry to meet the challenges of international competition.