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Category Scope
75 Plasma Physics
Includes magnetohydrodynamics and plasma fusion. For ionospheric
plasmas see 46 Geophysics. For
space plasmas see 90 Astrophysics.
Definition
Plasma Physics – The study of the nature
and properties of highly ionized gases (comprised of ions and free electrons). NASA
Thesaurus, Washington, DC: National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA Interest
Exhaustive Interest : Theoretical magnetohydrodynamics
and plasma fusion; research and test equipment for studies in plasma
physics as related to aerospace sciences.
Selective Interest : Applications of magnetohydrodynamics
and plasma fusion that may be of interest for propulsion, power sources,
and other uses in the aerospace program.
Negative Interest : Heavy industrial and commercial
applications; large power reactors.
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Subjects of Specific Interest
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electrogasdynamics
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electrohydrodynamics
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electron density (plasma physics)
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fusion devices
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hydromagnetics (plasma physics)
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ion beams (plasma physics)
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laser interaction with plasmas
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magnetogasdynamics
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magnetohydrodynamics
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magnetoplasmas
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MHD generators
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microwave interaction with plasmas
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mirror machine (plasma physics)
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nuclear fusion (plasma physics)
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plasma conductivity
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plasma diagnostics
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plasma dynamics
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plasma flow
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plasma fusion
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plasma oscillations
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plasma physics
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plasma physics research equipment
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plasma pinch
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plasma propulsion (theory)
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plasma seeding
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plasma sheath
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plasma theory
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plasma waves
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stellarators
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tokamak devices
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whistlers (plasma physics)
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