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[Phys-l] Resources about containing plasmas with E&M fields...



Greetings all,

I am working with an undergrad student studying the physics behind a dusty plasma nuclear reactor. It is interesting and is pushing me outside my physics "comfort zone". In particular, I am looking for good resources for understanding how a plasma is contained using electric and magnetic fields. Naturally I am hoping for something that starts with a conceptual description and moves towards the technical aspects, but I'll take any suggestions that folks care to throw out.

If anyone has any recommendations or resources, I would be very grateful!

Thanks in advance,

Jeff

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Jeff Loats, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Physics
Fort Lewis College
650 Berndt Hall
970.247.7553
loats_j@fortlewis.edu
http://faculty.fortlewis.edu/loats_j/

"We are trying to prove ourselves wrong as quickly as possible,
because only in that way can we find progress."
— Richard Feynman