Published 1974 | Version v1
Book

Plasma research and thermonuclear power

Creators

  • 1. Physical Research Lab., Ahmedabad (India)

Description

A historical background of plasma research over the last few decades has been presented. The basic concepts underlying the existences, production and confinement of the fourth state of matter have been explained. The usefulness of plasma for the production of thermonuclear power has been explained, along with the theory behind the process of fusion involved. A few other applications of plasma have been mentioned. (K.B.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Assam Science Society.
Imprint Place
Gauhati
Imprint Title
Dr. Hiranya Chandra Bhuyan Commemoration volume
Imprint Pagination
p. 182-188.

INIS

Country of Publication
India
Country of Input or Organization
India
INIS RN
7276567
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
CONTAINMENT; IONIZED GASES; MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS; PLASMA HEATING; PLASMA PRODUCTION; THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES; USES
Descriptors DEC
FLUID MECHANICS; FLUIDS; GASES; HEATING; HYDRODYNAMICS; MECHANICS