Plasma science : advancing knowledge in the national interest / Plasma 2010 Committee, Plasma Science Committee, Board on Physics and Astronomy, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council of the National Academies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Research Council (U.S.). Plasma 2010 Committee.

Series:

Physics 2010.

Physics 2010

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Plasma (Ionized gases)--Research--United States.

Plasma (Ionized gases).

Ionized gases--Research--United States.

Ionized gases.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (280 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : National Academies Press, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

""Front Matter""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgment of Reviewers""; ""Contents""; ""Summary""; ""1 Overview""; ""2 Low-Temperature Plasma Science and Engineering""; ""3 Plasma Physics at High Energy Density""; ""4 The Plasma Science of Magnetic Fusion""; ""5 Space and Astrophysical Plasmas""; ""6 Basic Plasma Science""; ""Appendixes""; ""Appendix A: Charge to the Committee""; ""Appendix B: International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor""; ""Appendix C: National Ignition Facility""; ""Appendix D: Federal Support for Plasma Science and Engineering""

""Appendix E: Reprise of Past NRC Reports on Plasma Science""""Appendix F: Committee Meeting Agendas""; ""Appendix G: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9786611110130

9780309164368

0309164362

9781281110138

1281110132

9780309109444

0309109442

OCLC:

923278436