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PLASMA TEMPERATURE [1 record]

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Record 1 1995-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

Temperature of a completely ionized gas, composed entirely of a nearly equal number of positive and negative charges. It can be modified by an electric current.

CONT

Radiations, heat conduction and the turbulent convection of plasma particles are just some of the processes that lower the plasma temperature over time.

OBS

The plasma temperature is measured in degrees K (Kelvin).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
CONT

D'ailleurs, aucune paroi ne résisterait à la température du plasma.

Spanish

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