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Plasma Science From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications (1995) / Chapter Skim
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... The panel recommends that beams, accelerators, and coherent radiation sources be given high priority for "defense conversion" funding. Space Plasmas Space plasma physics is concerned with the observation and understanding of naturally occurring solar-system plasmas.
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... Understanding space plasma phenomena frequently requires a combination of extensive data analysis, theory, modeling, and laboratory experiments, in addition to in situ observation. There is concern that in response to the pressure of escalating costs for observations, support for these other aspects of space plasma science has shrunk to unhealthy levels.
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Key Terms

  • plasma science
  • plasma physics
  • space plasma
  • laboratory experiments
  • space plasmas

  • radiation sources
  • plasma phenomena
  • plasma processes
  • coherent radiation
  • plasma medium

  • collisionless shocks
  • electron beams
  • ion sources
  • tunable sources
  • medium extends

  • beams include
  • welding techniques
  • intense electron
  • study space
  • global communications

  • potential applications
  • dusty plasma


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