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Everyone is welcome to attend this exciting talk presented by the Physics & Astronomy Department Spring 2018 Series
Plasma Physics in the Universe & on Earth
Lecture Abstract:
Plasma Physicists often call plasmas the “fourth state of matter” and boast that plasma is the most abundant form of material in the Universe. This is in fact true, and plasma dynamics play an important role in astrophysical phenomena. On the Earth plasmas have been harnessed by scientists and engineers for a wide range of important technological applications. These include plasma surface treatments of mechanical parts for improved wear resistance, use of plasmas to grow highly specialized thin films, plasma-based fabrication processes for semiconductor chips for computer and mobile device applications, various biomedical applications, and the ultimate plasma application: controlled nuclear fusion. In this talk I will discuss our current work on a number of these plasma application areas in the University of Saskatchewan Plasma Physics Lab, and highlight how the unique aspects of plasma properties and behaviour enable their various applications.
Date: Thursday February 1st, 2018
Time: 1:40 pm - 2:55 pm
Location: C640
Dr. Michael P. Bradley
Department of Physics & Engineering Physics
University of Saskatchewan
Please see attached posters for more details & for information about upcoming talks.
ALL ARE WELCOME
Contact:
Catherine Drenth | catherine.drenth@uleth.ca | (403) 329-2280 | uleth.ca/artsci/physics-astronomy
