Plasma Science

From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications

• Author(s): National Research Council, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Plasma Science Committee, Panel on Opportunities in Plasma Science and Technology,
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Pages: 224
• ISBN_10: 0309176387
  ISBN_13: 9780309176385
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Science / Space Science / Astronomy , Science / Physics / General ,

Description:...

Plasma science is the study of ionized states of matter. This book discusses the field's potential contributions to society and recommends actions that would optimize those contributions. It includes an assessment of the field's scientific and technological status as well as a discussion of broad themes such as fundamental plasma experiments, theoretical and computational plasma research, and plasma science education.