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hi im a 14 year old boy and i got this one...look... Plasma is often called the "Fourth State of Matter," the other three being solid, liquid and gas. A plasma is a distinct state of matter containing a significant number of electrically charged particles, a number sufficient to affect its electrical properties and behavior. In addition to being important in many aspects of our daily lives, plasmas are estimated to constitute more than 99 percent of the visible universe.
In an ordinary gas each atom contains an equal number of positive and negative charges; the positive charges in the nucleus are surrounded by an equal number of negatively charged electrons, and each atom is electrically "neutral." A gas becomes a plasma when the addition of heat or other energy causes a significant number of atoms to release some or all of their electrons. The remaining parts of those atoms are left with a positive charge, and the detached negative electrons are free to move about. Those atoms and the resulting electrically charged gas are said to be "ionized." When enough atoms are ionized to significantly affect the electrical characteristics of the gas, it is a plasma. In many cases interactions between the charged particles and the neutral particles are important in determining the behavior and usefulness of the plasma. The type of atoms in a plasma, the ratio of ionized to neutral particles and the particle energies all result in a broad spectrum of plasma types, characteristics and behaviors. These unique behaviors cause plasmas to be useful in a large and growing number of applications important to our lives and to the world around us. caleb crow. In an ordinary gas each atom contains an equal number of positive and negative charges; the positive charges in the nucleus are surrounded by an equal number of negatively charged electrons, and each atom is electrically "neutral." A gas becomes a plasma when the addition of heat or other energy causes a significant number of atoms to release some or all of their electrons. The remaining parts of those atoms are left with a positive charge, and the detached negative electrons are free to move about. Those atoms and the resulting electrically charged gas are said to be "ionized." When enough atoms are ionized to significantly affect the electrical characteristics of the gas, it is a plasma. In many cases interactions between the charged particles and the neutral particles are important in determining the behavior and usefulness of the plasma. The type of atoms in a plasma, the ratio of ionized to neutral particles and the particle energies all result in a broad spectrum of plasma types, characteristics and behaviors. These unique behaviors cause plasmas to be useful in a large and growing number of applications important to our lives and to the world around us.
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What is plazma physics?
Q: What is plasma physics? not plazma. A:Matter assumes the state of gas, comprising of ions and electrons, at a very high temperature. This is called plasma. The study of properties of matter in this state is called plasma physics.
Is plasma same in physics and in chemistry?
No.
What is Don Cook NNSA Ph.D in?
Plasma Physics
Is plasma in a blister the same plasma that is in a tv?
No, the plasma in blister is the term in biology and is the fluid medium of the blood. The plasma in a television is the term in physics and is ionized gas in plasma state.
What do you know about plasma physics?
Matter assumes the state of gas, comprising of ions and electrons, at a vary high temperature. This is called as Plasma.The study of properties of matter in this state is called as Plasma physics.
What is the study of plasma- physics?
Plasma physics is the study of a state of matter in which gas molecules are stripped of their electrons, resulting in a collection of positively charged ions and free electrons. This field explores the behavior, properties, and dynamics of plasmas, which are commonly found in stars, lightning, and some man-made devices like fusion reactors. Plasma physics is crucial in understanding natural phenomena and developing technologies such as plasma TVs and particle accelerators.
what branch of physics deals with ionized gas?
The most obvious answer is, of course, Plasma physics; there are many other areas where ionised gases are potentially used. However, since a plasma is a form of ionised gas, this is the one which is clearly the most relevant.
What is the role of tokamak machine in plasma physics?
A tokamak is a device used to confine high-temperature plasma for the purpose of studying nuclear fusion. It creates a magnetic field that confines the plasma in a toroidal shape, allowing for controlled fusion reactions to occur. Tokamaks are essential in advancing our understanding of plasma physics and developing fusion energy as a sustainable power source.
How do you define a 'star' in physics and astronomy?
In physics and astronomy, a star is a huge globe of plasma that emits its own radiation.
What is the significance of ion saturation current in plasma physics and its impact on plasma behavior?
Ion saturation current in plasma physics is significant because it represents the maximum current that ions can carry to a surface in a plasma. This current affects the behavior of the plasma by influencing the charging of surfaces and the overall balance of charge in the system. Understanding and controlling ion saturation current is crucial for manipulating plasma properties and optimizing plasma-based technologies.
Is calcium transported by plasma?
Of course it is! Didn't you get your Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics?
What are the characteristics of plasma?
Depends on which kind of plasma you're talking about, the one in physics or the one in blood. Plasma in physics occurs when a gas is heated to an extreme temperature... plasma (like a gas) has not definite shape or volume it will expand to fit its container although plasma is the most common state of matter...It is dangerous to humans and occurs in outer space....the stars, and sun are made of plasma It does occur in lightning though...
