Plasma (physics) Summary

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Encyclopedia Articles (5)

514 words, approx. 2 pages
Plasma The term plasma refers to a condition of matter sufficiently different from solids, liquids, and gases to have earned the description, "the fourth state of matter. " The state develops when a g... Read more
887 words, approx. 3 pages
Plasma Physics Plasma physics is concerned with the study of the physical characteristics, properties, and applications of plasmas. A plasma is usually defined as the "fourth state of matter." A more ... Read more
514 words, approx. 2 pages
Plasma The term plasma refers to a condition of matter sufficiently different from solids, liquids, and gases to have earned the description, "the fourth state of matter. " The state develops when a g... Read more
542 words, approx. 2 pages
Plasma Theory The "plasma theory," which rejects the big bang theory, is a recent and controversial concept of cosmology. Swedish Nobel laureate Hannes Olof Göst Alfvén is the chief propon... Read more
96 words, approx. 1 pages
Plasma The term plasma has two major definitions in science. In biology, it refers to the clear, straw-colored liquid portion of blood. In physics, it refers to a state of matter in which atoms are co... Read more