Fluid and Hybrid Models of Non Equilibrium Discharges

In this paper we present a general discussion of fluid and hybrid models of non equilibrium discharge plasmas. We emphasize in particular the description of the charge particle — electric field submodel and do not consider the questions of plasma chemistry and plasma surface interaction. Assumptions implied by the fluid description, and some aspects of the numerical methods are discussed.

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