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cathodic arcs from fractal spots to energetic condensation
p cathodic arcs are among the longest studied yet least understood objects in science . plasma generating tiny spots appear on the cathode ; they are highly dynamic and hard to control . with an approach emphasizing the fractal character of cathode spots strongly fluctuating plasma properties are described such as the presence of multiply charged ions that move with supersonic velocity . richly illustrated the book also deals with practical issues such as arc source construction macroparticle removal and the synthesis of dense well adherent coatings . the book spans a bridge from plasma physics to coatings technology based on energetic condensation appealing to scientists practitioners and graduate students alike .