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Plasma Science From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications (1995) / Chapter Skim
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... Yet, plasma astrophysics deals with phenomena that are important to virtually all aspects of astronomy and astrophysics, and many of these problems are central to basic plasma physics. The panel recommends that there be established interdisciplinary programs in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and in the National Science Foundation to fund research in plasma astrophysics, including research on basic plasma processes relevant to astrophysical systems but not tied to any particular application.
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... The problem is not that there is a gross imbalance in the total funding going into plasma science and technology, but that there has been a gradual, long-term decrease in support for fundamental research in plasma science. The result is that there is now a clear need for such support, particularly in the areas of small-scale, basic plasma experiments and complementary smallgroup theoretical efforts.
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