| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 416 pages) : illustrations. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
A consensus study report of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine
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Consensus study report.
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| Note |
Description based upon print version of record. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographic references. |
| Contents |
1. Plasma science: enabling technology, sustainability, security, and exploration -- 2. The foundations of plasma science -- 3. Laser-plasma interactions: compact particle accelerators, new optics, and brilliant x-ray sources -- 4. Extreme states of plasmas: high energy density systems -- 5. Low-temperature plasmas: a unique state of matter for addressing societal needs -- 6. Magnetic confinement fusion energy: bringing stars to earth -- 7. The cosmic plasma frontier -- Appendixes: A. Statement of Task; B. Summary of Findings and Recommendations; C. Survey Data-Gathering Events; D. Committee Member Biographical Information; E. Acronyms. |
| Summary |
Plasma Science and Engineering transforms fundamental scientific research into powerful societal applications, from materials processing and healthcare to forecasting space weather. Plasma Science: Enabling Technology, Sustainability, Security and Exploration discusses the importance of plasma research, identifies important grand challenges for the next decade, and makes recommendations on funding and workforce. This publication will help federal agencies, policymakers, and academic leadership understand the importance of plasma research and make informed decisions about plasma science funding, workforce, and research directions. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Plasma (Ionized gases) -- Research.
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Plasma (Ionized gases) -- Research. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Plasma Science Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press,c2021 9780309677608 |
| ISBN |
9780309677615 |
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0309677610 |
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9780309677639 (electronic book) |
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0309677637 (electronic book) |
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0309677602 |
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9780309677608 |
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