Plasma physics

Plasma physics

The branch of physics concerned with matter in its plasma (gas) state in which a certain portion of the particles are ionized.

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whistlers

Physics; Plasma physics

Radiofrequency electromagnetic signals generated by some lightning discharges.

coulomb collision

Physics; Plasma physics

An interparticle collision where the Coulomb Force (electrical attraction and repulsion) is the governing force. Coulomb collisions have a number of interesting properties, but these are better ...

auroral oval

Physics; Plasma physics

A ring shaped auroral display around the polar regions where hot plasma sheet particles move along the magnetic field lines and precipitate into the atmosphere.

Transverse electromagnetic waves that are propagated along lines of magnetic force in a plasma. The waves have frequency significantly less than the ion cyclotron frequency, and are characterized by ...

absorption

Physics; Plasma physics

In plasma physics, the loss of (electromagnetic) energy to a medium. For instance, an electromagnetic wave which propagates through a plasma will set the electrons into motion. If the electrons ...