The Fourth State of Matter
An Introduction to Plasma Science, 2nd Edition
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2001
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2nd New edition
Institute of Physics Publishing (Verlag)
978-0-7503-0740-6 (ISBN)
Institute of Physics Publishing (Verlag)
978-0-7503-0740-6 (ISBN)
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Explains the nature of plasma, its basic characteristics, the history of plasma research, and plasma technologies. This book describes plasma, its distribution in the Universe and how it is used by man. It also explores the use of plasma in industry.
Plasma physics may hold the key to a virtually inexhaustible future energy source through the control of thermonuclear reactions. The complexity of plasma physics makes it a difficult subject to write about in popular terms, but the authors of The Fourth State of Matter: An Introduction to Plasma Science, Second Edition treat plasma in a comprehensible way.
Combining factual substance with an easy-to-read and lucid presentation, the book describes the characteristics of plasma, its distribution in the universe, and how it is used by man. It explores plasma in industry and presents current and possible future applications. The book also details the history of plasma research and plasma technology. Retained from the first edition, rhyming verses add fun to the explanation of what can be complicated scientific concepts.
Accessible to anyone interested in plasma physics, this non-mathematical book is an excellent addition to a well-rounded science collection.
Plasma physics may hold the key to a virtually inexhaustible future energy source through the control of thermonuclear reactions. The complexity of plasma physics makes it a difficult subject to write about in popular terms, but the authors of The Fourth State of Matter: An Introduction to Plasma Science, Second Edition treat plasma in a comprehensible way.
Combining factual substance with an easy-to-read and lucid presentation, the book describes the characteristics of plasma, its distribution in the universe, and how it is used by man. It explores plasma in industry and presents current and possible future applications. The book also details the history of plasma research and plasma technology. Retained from the first edition, rhyming verses add fun to the explanation of what can be complicated scientific concepts.
Accessible to anyone interested in plasma physics, this non-mathematical book is an excellent addition to a well-rounded science collection.
Prologue
Highlights to Plasma
What Is Plasma?
A Universe of Plasma
Plasma in Industry
The Solution to the Energy Problem
More History of Plasma Physics
Appendix: Rhyming Verses
Epilogue
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 22.6.2001 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 431 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Plasmaphysik |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7503-0740-4 / 0750307404 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7503-0740-6 / 9780750307406 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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