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Plasma Science From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications (1995) / Chapter Skim
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... These ion sources are used to implant ions into materials, including semiconductor chips for the computer industry, and to harden bearings to increase the life and reliability of high-performance engines. Provided the opportunity, the field of low-temperature plasmas will continue to make significant contributions.
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From page 34...
... Examples include fluorescent lamps, high-intensity lamps, electron-beam-controlled discharge lasers, some specific plasma processes, and arcs (e.g., in dischargelimiting situations, such as transport in weakly ionized swarms and near thermal equilibrium)
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... This chapter focuses on the following important areas of low-temperature plasma physics: lighting, gas discharge lasers, plasma isotope separation, space propulsion, magnetohydrodynamics, and the use of plasmas for pollution control and reduction. Another major area is plasma processing, which was addressed in
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Key Terms

  • plasma science
  • plasma physics
  • magnetic field
  • thermal equilibrium
  • plasma processing

  • plasma environment
  • discharge lasers
  • gas discharge
  • plasma research
  • plasma processes

  • magnetic fields
  • pollution control
  • isotope separation
  • excited states
  • ion sources


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