Plasma Research At The Limit: From The International Space …, Mandai

Main-Subject: Physics
Sub-Subject: Electromagnetism And Plasma Physics
Title: Plasma Research At The Limit: From The International Space Station To Applications On Earth (With Dvd-Rom)
Author: Morfill Gregor Et Al
Author Affiliation: MAX-PLANCK-INST FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL PHYSICS, GERMANY
Publication Date: 41456
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781908977243
Page Count: 312 pp
Dimension: 229 x 152 mm

Description:
this book looks behind the scenes at the plasma crystal laboratory on the international space station (iss) to see how science and research is carried out on the first physical science laboratory in space. as well as the background story of the iss and the many scientific discoveries that were made, it focuses on the ups and downs on the route to success, and the people involved: the scientists, engineers, agency representatives, and, especially, the experimenters in space — the cosmonauts.complex plasma research is the other focal point of the book, and this field of science is at the forefront of modern physics. the unexpected applications of the research ranging from plasma medicine and hygiene to agriculture are amongst the fastest growing and most promising areas of research and development.this book is written in such a way that it can be read by anyone curious about space, the iss, research in space, cosmonauts, scientific endeavours and new discoveries. a dvd containing personal footage of the cosmonauts' work — their training, the experiment and at leisure on the space station — is included to enhance and supplement the text.