Physics – Plasma Physics
Scientific paper
Feb 1981
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1981ieeep..69..149j&link_type=abstract
IEEE, Proceedings, vol. 69, Feb. 1981, p. 149-158.
Physics
Plasma Physics
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Magnetohydrodynamic Stability, Plasma Dynamics, Plasma Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, Technology Assessment, Controlled Fusion, Laser Plasmas, Limits, Microwave Circuits, Millimeter Waves, Plasma Control, Reentry Effects, Solid State Devices, Technology Utilization, Tokamak Devices
Scientific paper
Since fundamental limits to plasma science are the well-known ones of relativity and quantum mechanics, various practical limits are discussed for plasma science in several domains of current interest: applications (mainly controlled thermonuclear fusion, both magnetic confinement and ablative compression) investigation of natural plasma (in space near earth and solar system and in astrophysics). Some historical flavor is imparted by also considering the effect of limits on three domains of interest since the 1945: plasma frequency devices for microwave applications at millimeter wavelengths, solid-state plasmas, and reentry vehicle plasmas. In general, while one can identify the nature of the limits, refining their 'values' or making firm predictions in view of possible 'breakthroughs' is seen to be unlikely to be worth doing.
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