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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 27, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2003
Shinfuku Nomura, Matsuyama, JP;
Toyota Hiromichi, Matsuyama, JP;
Shinfuku Nomura, Matsuyama, JP;
Toyota Hiromichi, Matsuyama, JP;
National University Corporation Ehime University, Ehime, JP;
Abstract
A method and apparatus for generating plasma in a liquid. The apparatus includes an ultrasonic wave generator for generating bubbles in the liquid, and an electromagnetic wave generator for continuously irradiating electromagnetic waves to the liquid from within the liquid in order to generate plasma. The method of generating plasma in a liquid includes the steps of generating bubbles in the liquid by irradiating ultrasonic waves in the liquid, and generating plasma in the bubbles by continuously irradiating electromagnetic waves from within the liquid to the bubbles.