The latest IPROP research results “Simulation of an Ionization Wave Propagating Along a Silicon-Based Surface” have presented by CNRS partner, where presented at the 36th International Conference on Phenomena in Ionized Gases (ICPIG), on 25th July, in Aix-en-Provence. Since its inception in 1953, it has served as a premier forum for plasma science, encompassing topics from fundamental elementary processes and diagnostics to applications in plasma medicine, environmental protection, and plasma aerodynamics
The study, conducted by A. Herrmann, A. Taihi, Franck Plouraboué, U.D.Z. Pai from the Laboratoire de Physique des Plasmas (LPP – CNRS, Sorbonne Université, École Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris) and the Institut de Mécanique des Fluides de Toulouse (IMFT – Université de Toulouse, CNRS), explores a numerical model to simulate a surface ionization wave (SIW) generated in atmospheric-pressure air in contact with p-doped silicon covered by SiO2. After the validation of the model, using experimental results, partners aims to demonstrate how an increase in the doping of the silicon affects the initiation and propagation of the SIW in air.
The conference highlights consisted in:
🔹 5 General Invited Lectures
🔹26 Topical Invited Lectures (in two parallel sessions)
🔹36 Oral Contributions (in two parallel sessions)
🔹4 Poster Sessions
🔹Von Engel and Franklin Prize Ceremony, recognizing exceptional contributions to plasma and ionized gas research
It was a great occasion to connecting with the global plasma research community and sharing insights that drive innovation in plasma technologies, aerodynamics, and beyond with IPROP project.
IPROP presented at the ICPIG 2025
