Advances In Plasma Physics Research

Advances in Plasma Physics Research

Advances in Plasma Physics Research

This series includes within its scope equilibria, linear waves, and instabilities; nonlinear behaviour, including turbulent and stochastic phenomena and associated transport, and solitons and shock waves. It also includes plasma physics of lasers and particle beams and charged-particle acceleration and transport as well as radiation generation, transport, propagation, and interaction with plasmas. Low-temperature plasmas, including sources. plasma chemistry and processing and covered as are geophysical, planetary, solar, and astrophysical plasmas and plasma confinement by magnetic fields. Inertial confinement physics, the physics of dense plasmas or matter under extreme conditions and dusty plasmas are further subsumed. This volumes includes the latest research from around the globe.

As part of its current physics decadal survey, Physics 2010, the NRC was asked by the DOE, NSF, and NASA to carry out an assessment of and outlook for the broad field of plasma science and engineering over the next several years. The study was to focus on progress in plasma research, identify the most compelling new scientific opportunities, evaluate prospects for broader application of plasmas, and offer guidance to realize these opportunities. The study paid particular attention to these last two points. This "demand-side" perspective provided a clear look at what plasma research can do to help achieve national goals of fusion energy, economic competitiveness, and nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship. The report provides an examination of the broad themes that frame plasma research: low-temperature plasma science and engineering; plasma physics at high energy density; plasma science of magnetic fusion; space and astrophysical science; and basic plasma science. Within those themes, the report offers a bold vision for future developments in plasma science.

This new book presents and discusses current research in the field of plasma physics. Topics discussed include the dynamics of the plasmasphere; dephasing in Rydberg plasmas; plasma turbulent transport modelling; non-linear dynamics of self-guiding electromagnetic beams; supersonic molecular beam injection in fusion plasma and an experimental study on tandem mirror edge plasmas.

This new book presents and discusses current research in the field of plasma physics. Topics discussed include the dynamics of the plasmasphere; dephasing in Rydberg plasmas; plasma turbulent transport modelling; non-linear dynamics of self-guiding electromagnetic beams; supersonic molecular beam injection in fusion plasma and an experimental study on tandem mirror edge plasmas.

Physicists continue to make new discoveries and gain new insights, which not only broaden and deepen our understanding of the physical world but also bring more concrete benefits to society as the basis for new technologies and products.