Plasma sensors and related methods
US8185349B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F15/046
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Plasma sensors, systems and related methods are described. An example method for predicting an event includes providing a carrier signal across two electrodes and forming a plasma between the two electrodes. The example method also includes measuring a modulated signal from the plasma, manipulating the modulated signal to produce a value and comparing the value to a threshold. Finally, the example method includes determining the likelihood of the event based on the comparison.
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