A Collection of Plasma Physics Formulas and Data,

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; Maxwell's 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.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA004601

Entities

People

  • A. W. Ali
  • David L. Book

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Collisions
  • Dispersions
  • Electricity
  • Electron Beams
  • Electrons
  • Equations
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Instability
  • Instructions
  • Mechanics
  • Molecular Physics
  • Physics
  • Transport Ships

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics