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==The Main Idea== | ==The Main Idea== | ||
Plasma has its own domain in physics. It is the study of charged fluids and particles that interacts with mostly self- consistent electric and magnetic fields. Despite the common misconception that there are only three fundamental states of matter, Plasma is the fourth after solids, liquid, and gas. Plasma is very different from the other states. It is comprised of charged ions and the dissociation of molecular bonds when present.The net charge of a Plasma is approximately zero. Therefore, it can be categorized as a electrically neutral medium | Plasma has its own domain in physics. It is the study of charged fluids and particles that interacts with mostly self- consistent electric and magnetic fields. Despite the common misconception that there are only three fundamental states of matter, Plasma is the fourth after solids, liquid, and gas. Plasma is very different from the other states. It is comprised of charged ions and the dissociation of molecular bonds when present.The net charge of a Plasma is approximately zero. Therefore, it can be categorized as a electrically neutral medium There can be waves when it comes to Plasma. Waves occur when interconnected particles and fields spread or propagate in a periodically repeating fashion. Plasmas can support large variety of wave motions. Plasma waves can come in several modes. Phase and group velocity as well as polarization are very useful parameters when it comes to these waves. | ||
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===A Computational Model=== | ===A Computational Model=== | ||
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How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript] | How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here [https://trinket.io/glowscript/31d0f9ad9e Teach hands-on with GlowScript] | ||
==Connectedness== | ==Connectedness== | ||
I love physics, and plasma is something that I knew nothing about. Before researching this subject, I honestly thought there were only three states of matter. I am an Aerospace Engineering major, and I want to specialize in space travel. I think using plasma waves would be a very beneficial way of propelling spacecraft. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Plasma was first discovered by Sir William Crookes in 1879 and was identified by Sir J.J. Thomson in 1897. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Plasma Physics is very difficult subject to comprehend. It is important to go over quantum physics as well as the fundamentals. | |||
==References== | |||
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_(physics)] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_(physics) | |||
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_(physics)] | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_(physics) | ||
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waves_in_plasmas | |||
https://wiki.oulu.fi/display/SpaceWiki/Plasma+waves | |||
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Short Description of Topic
The Main Idea
Plasma has its own domain in physics. It is the study of charged fluids and particles that interacts with mostly self- consistent electric and magnetic fields. Despite the common misconception that there are only three fundamental states of matter, Plasma is the fourth after solids, liquid, and gas. Plasma is very different from the other states. It is comprised of charged ions and the dissociation of molecular bonds when present.The net charge of a Plasma is approximately zero. Therefore, it can be categorized as a electrically neutral medium There can be waves when it comes to Plasma. Waves occur when interconnected particles and fields spread or propagate in a periodically repeating fashion. Plasmas can support large variety of wave motions. Plasma waves can come in several modes. Phase and group velocity as well as polarization are very useful parameters when it comes to these waves.
A Mathematical Model
A Computational Model
How do we visualize or predict using this topic. Consider embedding some vpython code here Teach hands-on with GlowScript
Connectedness
I love physics, and plasma is something that I knew nothing about. Before researching this subject, I honestly thought there were only three states of matter. I am an Aerospace Engineering major, and I want to specialize in space travel. I think using plasma waves would be a very beneficial way of propelling spacecraft.
History
Plasma was first discovered by Sir William Crookes in 1879 and was identified by Sir J.J. Thomson in 1897.
See also
Plasma Physics is very difficult subject to comprehend. It is important to go over quantum physics as well as the fundamentals.
References
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_(physics) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_(physics) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waves_in_plasmas https://wiki.oulu.fi/display/SpaceWiki/Plasma+waves
Waves