What is a plasma?
T. Intrator, P-24

June Wed. 16, 8.30am-10.00am, TA-35, Bld 86, room 205

This introduction will define the fourth state of matter, i.e. what a plasma is, where we find plasmas on earth and beyond, and why they are interesting to study. Some of the applications to many consumer items, fusion energy, scientific devices, satellite communications, etc. will be discussed. Since 99% of our universe is comprised of plasma, plasma physics also forms the basis of many important phenomena in astrophysics, space physics, and magnetosphere physics in our solar system. We will include some hands on demonstrations.