Who is the father of plasma physics?

Hannes Olof Gösta Alfvén
Hannes Olof Gösta Alfvén (b. May 30, 1908; Norrköping, Sweden – d. April 2, 1995; Djursholm, Sweden) was a Swedish scientist who is considered one of the founding father of the field of space plasma physics.

What is the importance of plasma physics?

Plasma research is leading to profound new insights on the inner workings of the Sun and other stars, and fascinating astrophysical objects such as black holes and neutron stars. The study of plasma is enabling prediction of space weather, medical treatments, and even water purification.

Who discovered plasma?

Sir William Crookes
Plasma was first identified in laboratory by Sir William Crookes. Crookes presented a lecture on what he called “radiant matter” to the British Association for the Advancement of Science, in Sheffield, on Friday, 22 August 1879.

How hot is plasma?

Naturally occurring plasmas can reach temperatures of up to 106eV (1eV ~ 11600K) [1], in industrial ap-plications maximum temperatures lie around 1eV [2].

What is the best book to learn about plasma physics?

Introduction to Plasma Physics (F.Chen) Is an excellent book for introduction. The latest version is called Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion 3rd ed. 2016 Edition . I also propose, Bellan’s Fundamentals of Plasma Physics. Another excellent “Online book” can be found here by Richard Fitzpatrick.

What are some of the best books on single particle physics?

1. “Physics of Fully Ionized Gases” by Lyman J Spitzer. Dr. Spitzer was a Professor a Princeton in the 1960’s. He basically took the ideal gas laws and extended them to charged particles – forming the basics of “single particle” behavior in magnetic and electric fields and small populations.

What is the best book on the physics of ionized gases?

“Physics of Fully Ionized Gases” by Lyman J Spitzer. Dr. Spitzer was a Professor a Princeton in the 1960’s. He basically took the ideal gas laws and extended them to charged particles – forming the basics of “single particle” behavior in magnetic and electric fields and small populations.

What are some of the best books on ICF?

“The Physics of Inertial Fusion” By Stephano Azenti. This book is very theoretical, but it covers lots of topics in ICF. Compiled in 2009, it is sort of “everything we know about ICF in one volume”. Azenti is an Italian professor. 4. “Principals of plasma diagnostics” by Ian Hutchinson.