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... Recent history suggests themes, several of which appear in common with other areas impacted directly or indirectly by plasma science. Basic and applied research have been supported indirectly within large Department of Defense (DOD)
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... Charged-particle-beam parameters vary greatly, depending on the application. A NASA concept for beaming power to space requires basic plasma science research addressing such physics issues as low emittance growth (< 20n mmmr)
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  • plasma science
  • magnetic field
  • basic plasma
  • confinement fusion
  • inertial confinement

  • collective processes
  • electron cyclotron
  • electron beams
  • ion sources
  • plasma heating


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