Plasma Science:

Advancing Knowledge in the National Interest

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Publication Year:2007

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Plasma 2010 Committee, Plasma Science Committee, National Research Council
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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 ...
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Front Matter	i-xviii
Summary	1-4	(skim)
1 Overview	5-37	(skim)
2 Low-Temperature Plasma Science and Engineering	38-74	(skim)
3 Plasma Physics at High Energy Density	75-114	(skim)
4 The Plasma Science of Magnetic Fusion	115-151	(skim)
5 Space and Astrophysical Plasmas	152-183	(skim)
6 Basic Plasma Science	184-216	(skim)
Appendixes	217-218	(skim)
Appendix A: Charge to the Committee	219-220	(skim)
Appendix B: International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor	221-225	(skim)
Appendix C: National Ignition Facility	226-229	(skim)
Appendix D: Federal Support for Plasma Science and Engineering	230-242	(skim)
Appendix E: Reprise of Past NRC Reports on Plasma Science	243-248	(skim)
Appendix F: Committee Meeting Agendas	249-253	(skim)
Appendix G: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff	254-262	(skim)

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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.

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