Plasma and fusion science : from fundamental research to technological applications
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CALL NO : QC718.5.P5 P715 2018
IMPRINT : Oakville : Apple Academic Press, c2018
In this new book, an interdisciplinary and international team of experts provides an exploration of the emerging plasma science that is poised to make the plasma technology a reality in the manufacturing sector. The research presented here will stimulate new ideas, methods, and applications in the field of plasma science and nanotechnology.
Plasma technology applications are being developed that could impact the global market for power, electronics, mineral, and other fuel commodities. Currently, plasma science is described as a revolutionary discipline in terms of its possible impact on industrial applications. It offers potential solutions to many problems using emerging techniques. In this book the authors provide a broad overview of recent trends in field plasma science and nanotechnology.
Divided into several parts, Plasma and Fusion Science: From Fundamental Research to Technological Applications explores some basic plasma applications and research, space and atmospheric plasma, nuclear fusion, and laser plasma and industrial applications of plasma. A wide variety of cutting-edge topics are covered, including:
- basic plasma physics
- computer modeling for plasma
- exotic plasma (including dusty plasma)
- industrial plasma applications
- laser plasma
- nuclear fusion technology
- plasma diagnostics
- plasma processing
- pulsed power
- space astrophysical plasma
- plasma and nanotechnology
Pointing to current and possible future developments in plasma science and technology, the diverse research presented here will be valuable for researchers, scientists, industry professionals, and others involved in the revolutionary field of plasma and fusion science.
