NEWSGROUP for Plasma Science and Technology
Plasmas are as rich as any other state of matter in terms of distinct processes and they encompass distinguishable scales ranging from the atomic to the galactic. Opportunities in plasma science and technology reflect this breadth in phenomena and scales; one recent list contains close to 200 subject areas and more than 90 applications areas including thin-film diamond deposition, toxic waste disposal, plasma arcs for steel processing, laser self-focusing, fusion for energy production, gas and arc lamps, cutting and welding, and semiconductor production. The Plasma Science and Technology research community seeks an increased dialogue among its multifarious constituencies. The NEWSGROUP for Plasma Science and Technology is intended as a community forum for sharing new developments and bringing researchers together for potential new collaborations. The newsgroup also provides a forum for public outreach and education. Postings from students and the general public are welcome as we all help one another in learning more about the "fourth state of matter" and its enormous range of applications. - Tim Eastman