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... The space plasma medium extends from the ionosphere surrounding the Earth to the far reaches of the solar system. "Spaceweather" prediction in the ionosphere and magnetosphere is important for global communications, and the properties of space plasmas are important in determining the capabilities and longevity of spacecraft.
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Key Terms

  • plasma science
  • space plasma
  • plasma processing
  • space plasmas
  • radiation sources

  • ion plasmas
  • basic scientific
  • coherent radiation
  • fusion plasmas
  • plasma medium

  • fusion reactor
  • tokamak fusion
  • particle orbits
  • plasma particles
  • ion sources

  • medium extends
  • global communications
  • drive electrical
  • plasma heating


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