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 comprehens
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"A valuable book has become even better. It deserves a large market."
- Professor Falthammar
"Many analogies to everyday life liven things up...The book is strong on history, not only of plasma, but also of atomic physics and electromagnetism."
- E. Infeld, Journal of Plasma Physics
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Für Beruf und Forschung
Beginner scientists, those involved in plasma physics, and general science readers.
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Dateigröße
ISBN-13
978-1-4200-3343-4 (9781420033434)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
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
