Capitelli M., Ferreira C.M., Gordiets B.F., Osipov A.I. Plasma Kinetics in Atmospheric Gases

Springer Series on Atomic, Optical and Plasma Physics, Vol. 31, 2000. 299 pages (in English). Fundamentals of physical-chemical kinetics in low temperature plasmas in atmospheric gases.
The book includes fundamental aspects of the physical-chemical kinetics, complete data on molecular parameters, cross sections and rate coefficients, and applications to conditions occurring in gas discharges and natural plasmas. We believe this work will be useful for scientists and graduate students interested in plasma chemistry, physics of ionosphere, chemistry and optics of the atmosphere, nonequilibrium aerodynamics, and physical-chemical kinetics.
Last but not the least, the book introduces the reader to the immense Russian literature on the subject. In this sense, it represents an attempt to unite Western and Eastern knowledge, for the enrichment of European Science.Rotational Relaxation of Molecules.
Vibrational Relaxation of Molecules.
Kinetics of Free Electrons.
Energetic and Spectroscopic Parameters of Atmospheric Species.
Rates of Translational and Rotational Relaxation.
Rate Coefficients for Vibrational Relaxation.
Electron Rate Coefficients.
Electronic State Relaxation Rates.
Rate Coefficients of Chemical Reactions.
Interactions of Gas Phase Species with Surfaces.
Discharges in Pure N2 and O2.
Discharges in N2—O2 Mixtures.
Kinetic Processes in the Ionosphere.
Interaction of Space Vehicles with Atmospheric Gases.
Acoustic and Shock Waves in Non-equilibrium Gases.