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Plasma and Flow Control in Aerodynamics

Plasma and Flow Control in Aerodynamics is a research topic within Aerospace Engineering. Science Explorer counts 15k research works in it since 1950. 9.9% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the use of plasma actuators, including dielectric barrier discharge and synthetic jets, for aerodynamic flow control. The research covers topics such as separation control, flow reattachment, electrohydrodynamic effects, boundary layer control, and nanosecond pulse discharge. Additionally, it explores applications in thermal management for electronics.

  • Plasma Actuators
  • Aerodynamic Flow Control
  • Dielectric Barrier Discharge
  • Synthetic Jets
  • Separation Control
  • Flow Reattachment
  • Electrohydrodynamic Effects
  • Boundary Layer Control
  • Nanosecond Pulse Discharge
  • Thermal Management
Research works
15k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
1.5k
per year above
Top-10% rate
9.9%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+23%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
38% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Plasma and Flow Control in Aerodynamics
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