Biography
Research Interests
- Magnetic fusion energy
- Plasma-surface interaction
- Low-temperature plasma technologies
- Thermionic cathode devices
Education
- Ph.D. Plasma Physics, Princeton University, 2014
- B.S. Physics, Mathematics, Temple University, 2008
Publications
2025 1 publication
- M. D. Campanell, C. Y. Wang, and K. L. Nguyen, "Two Mechanisms Limiting the Emitted Electron Current from a Cathode to an Anode," Physical Review Letters 134, 145301 (2025).
2021 1 publication
- G.R. Johnson and M.D. Campanell, "Effects of Emitting Surfaces and Trapped Ions on the Sheath Physics and Current Flow in Multidimensional Plasma Systems" Plasma Sources Science and Technology 30, 015003 (2021).
2020 1 publication
- (invited APS DPP paper) M. D. Campanell, “Possible Mitigation of Tokamak Plasma–Surface Interactions Using Thermionic Divertor Plates with Inverse Sheaths,” Physics of Plasmas 27, 042511 (2020).
2019 1 publication
- M. D. Campanell and G. R. Johnson, “Thermionic Cooling of the Target Plasma to a Sub-eV Temperature,” Physical Review Letters 122, 015003 (2019).
2018 1 publication
- M. D. Campanell, “Alternative Model of Space-Charge Limited Thermionic Current Flow Through a Plasma,” Physical Review E 97, 043207 (2018).
2017 1 publication
- M.D. Campanell and M.V. Umansky, “Improved Understanding of the Hot Cathode Current Modes and Mode Transitions,” Plasma Sources Science and Technology 26, 124002 (2017).
2016 1 publication
- M.D. Campanell and M.V. Umansky, "Strongly Emitting Surfaces Unable to Float Below Plasma Potential", Physical Review Letters 116, 085003 (2016).
2013 1 publication
- M.D. Campanell, “Negative Plasma Potential Relative to Electron-Emitting Surfaces,” Physical Review E 88, 033103 (2013).