Self-consistent electron-THF cross sections derived using data-driven swarm analysis with a neural network model

Abstract

We present a set of self-consistent cross sections for electron transport in gaseous tetrahydrofuran (THF), that refines the set published in our previous study [J. de Urquijo et al., J. Chem. Phys. 151, 054309 (2019)] by proposing modifications to the quasielastic momentum transfer, neutral dissociation, ionisation and electron attachment cross sections. These adjustments are made through the analysis of pulsed-Townsend swarm transport coefficients, for electron transport in pure THF and in mixtures of THF with argon. To automate this analysis, we employ a neural network model that is trained to solve this inverse swarm problem for realistic cross sections from the LXCat project. The accuracy, completeness and self-consistency of the proposed refined THF cross section set is assessed by comparing the analysed swarm transport coefficient measurements to those simulated via the numerical solution of Boltzmann's equation.

arXiv comment20 pages, 8 figures, submitted to Plasma Sources Science and Technology

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