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Book SynopsisOffers a vision for developments in plasma science. This report provides an examination of the 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.
Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1 Overview; 4 2 Low-Temperature Plasma Science and Engineering; 5 3 Plasma Physics at High Energy Density; 6 4 The Plasma Science of Magnetic Fusion; 7 5 Space and Astrophysical Plasmas; 8 6 Basic Plasma Science; 9 Appendixes; 10 Appendix A: Charge to the Committee; 11 Appendix B: International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor; 12 Appendix C: National Ignition Facility; 13 Appendix D: Federal Support for Plasma Science and Engineering; 14 Appendix E: Reprise of Past NRC Reports on Plasma Science; 15 Appendix F: Committee Meeting Agendas; 16 Appendix G: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff
