Plasma Science: Advancing Knowledge in the National Interest
2007

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As part of its current physics decadal survey, Physics 2010, the NRC was asked by the DOE, NSF, and NASA to carry out an assessment of and outlook for the broad field of plasma science and engineering over the next several years. The study was to focus on progress in plasma research, identify the most compelling new scientific opportunities, evaluate prospects for broader application of plasmas, and offer guidance to realize these opportunities. The study paid particular attention to these last two points. This "demand-side" perspective provided a clear look at what plasma research can do to help achieve national goals of fusion energy, economic competitiveness, and nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship. The report provides an examination of the broad themes that frame plasma research: low-temperature plasma science and engineering; plasma physics at high energy density; plasma science of magnetic fusion; space and astrophysical science; and basic plasma science. Within those themes, the report offers a bold vision for future developments in plasma science.

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280 pages · 7 x 10 · paperback
ISBN Paperback: 0-309-10943-4
ISBN Ebook: 0-309-10944-2
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/11960

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National Research Council. 2007. Plasma Science: Advancing Knowledge in the National Interest. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.

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Front Matter i-xviii
Summary 1-4
1 Overview 5-37
2 Low-Temperature Plasma Science and Engineering 38-74
3 Plasma Physics at High Energy Density 75-114
4 The Plasma Science of Magnetic Fusion 115-151
5 Space and Astrophysical Plasmas 152-183
6 Basic Plasma Science 184-216
Appendixes 217-218
Appendix A: Charge to the Committee 219-220
Appendix B: International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor 221-225
Appendix C: National Ignition Facility 226-229
Appendix D: Federal Support for Plasma Science and Engineering 230-242
Appendix E: Reprise of Past NRC Reports on Plasma Science 243-248
Appendix F: Committee Meeting Agendas 249-253
Appendix G: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff 254-262

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