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An Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Setup to Investigate the Reactive Species Formation
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2016
An experimental setup was created for the helium-operated kHz frequency plasma jet. The setup includes a cage for the plasma power supply and jet and an in-house built reactor to monitor plasma-induced reactive species without the interference of the ambient atmosphere.
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How to Ignite an Atmospheric Pressure Microwave Plasma Torch without Any Additional Igniters
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2015
This movie shows how an atmospheric plasma torch can be ignited by microwaves with no additional igniters and provides a stable and continuous plasma operation suitable for plenty of applications.
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Applying X-ray Imaging Crystal Spectroscopy for Use as a High Temperature Plasma Diagnostic
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2016
X-ray spectra provide a wealth of information on high temperature plasmas. This manuscript presents the operation of a high wavelength resolution spatially imaging X-ray spectrometer used to view hydrogen- and helium-like ions of medium atomic number elements in a tokamak plasma.
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Basic Research in Plasma Medicine - A Throughput Approach from Liquids to Cells
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2017
A high-throughput cold physical plasma treatment protocol of liquids and cells is shown. It involves setting up different feed gas compositions for plasma ignition, measuring the plasma's emission spectra, and the subsequent analysis of liquids and cellular activity after plasma treatment.
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Concentration Cells
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2020
A concentration cell is a type of a voltaic cell constructed by connecting two almost identical half-cells, both based on the same half-reaction and using the same electrode, differing only in the concentration of one redox species. A concentration cell's potential, therefore, is determined only by the concentration difference of the particular redox species. Consider the following voltaic cell: From the given information, the cell potential of this concentration cell can be calculated using...
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Changes in plasma concentration reflect four linked pharmacokinetic processes: absorption introduces the drug into circulation, distribution moves it through the body, metabolism processes it, and elimination removes it. Their combined timing produces the concentration–time profile. Examining that profile helps pharmacologists determine how exposure evolves after administration rather than interpreting a single concentration in isolation.
Peak concentration indicates the highest level in the profile, while time to peak identifies when that maximum occurs. Half-life describes how the drug level declines over time as part of elimination. Together, these parameters summarize important features of exposure and allow pharmacologists to compare how different dosing regimens shape concentration patterns.
Keeping levels within a therapeutic range supports the balance between insufficient exposure and excessive exposure. Concentrations below the range may be associated with ineffective treatment, whereas excessive levels may increase concern about toxicity. Pharmacologists therefore use concentration measurements and profiles to assess whether a regimen is providing an appropriate level of drug exposure.
Drug interactions are relevant because they can change the concentration profile produced by a dosing regimen. A measured level that differs from the expected pattern may therefore prompt evaluation of interacting drugs alongside the concentration data. In pharmacology, this comparison helps explain altered exposure and supports decisions about whether treatment requires adjustment.
Pharmacologists compare concentration–time profiles from different regimens, focusing on features such as peak concentration, time to peak, and half-life. This approach shows whether a regimen produces a different pattern of drug exposure over time. The comparison can support dose adjustments when maintaining an appropriate therapeutic range is important.
Monitoring is especially useful when observed exposure suggests that treatment may be ineffective or may create a toxicity risk. Pharmacologists can relate measured concentrations to the therapeutic range, review the concentration–time profile, and consider possible drug interactions. These findings can guide dose adjustments while the regimen is being evaluated.
Within pharmacology, concentration data connect drug administration with therapeutic response and safety assessment. Time-dependent profiles reveal how exposure changes after administration, while pharmacokinetic parameters provide a structured way to describe those changes. This information supports evaluation of treatment effectiveness, comparison of regimens, recognition of possible toxicity, and interpretation of drug interactions.