A Collection of Plasma Physics Formulas and Data,

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Abstract:

A collection of plasma physics formulas and data is compiled, with instructions for use. Topics discussed include the following Vector formulas Dimensions and units Physical constants Electricity and Magnetism Maxwells equations AC circuits Plasma dispersion function Fundamental plasma parameters Approximate magnitudes in typical plasmas Collisions and transport Ionospheric parameters Electrostatic streaming instabilities CTR Dimensionless numbers of fluid mechanics Shocks Relativistic electron beams Important laser systems Atomic and molecular physics.

Author(s):
Book, David L. ; Ali, A. W.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON D C
Pagination:
0078

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL-MR-2898
Project Number(s):
WF52/551-701, NRL-A03-17
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*PLASMAS(PHYSICS), PHYSICAL PROPERTIES, LASER BEAMS, ELECTRON BEAMS, CONSTANTS, VECTOR ANALYSIS, RECOMBINATION REACTIONS, PHOTOIONIZATION, MAXWELLS EQUATIONS, ELECTRODYNAMICS, POTENTIAL THEORY, TENSOR ANALYSIS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical Chemistry, Plasma Physics and Magnetohydrodynamics
Keyword(s):
Fokker planck equation, Plasma instabilities, Atom electron interactions, Laplace equation
Report Date:
1975 Jan 01