Physics of Plasmas
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Physics of Plasmas is a peer-reviewed
monthly scientific journal
on plasma physics
published by the American Institute of Physics
, with cooperation by the American Physical Society
's Division of Plasma Physics, since 1994.
Until 1988, the journal topic was covered by Physics of Fluids
. From 1989 until 1993, Physics of Fluids was split into Physics of Fluids A covering fluid dynamics and Physics of Fluids B dedicated to plasma physics. In 1994, Physics of Plasmas was split off as a separate journal.
Peer review
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monthly scientific journal
Scientific journal
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on plasma physics
Plasma (physics)
In physics and chemistry, plasma is a state of matter similar to gas in which a certain portion of the particles are ionized. Heating a gas may ionize its molecules or atoms , thus turning it into a plasma, which contains charged particles: positive ions and negative electrons or ions...
published by the American Institute of Physics
American Institute of Physics
The American Institute of Physics promotes science, the profession of physics, publishes physics journals, and produces publications for scientific and engineering societies. The AIP is made up of various member societies...
, with cooperation by the American Physical Society
American Physical Society
The American Physical Society is the world's second largest organization of physicists, behind the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft. The Society publishes more than a dozen scientific journals, including the world renowned Physical Review and Physical Review Letters, and organizes more than 20...
's Division of Plasma Physics, since 1994.
Until 1988, the journal topic was covered by Physics of Fluids
Physics of Fluids
Physics of Fluids is a peer-reviewed monthly scientific journal on fluid dynamics, published by the American Institute of Physics with cooperation by the American Physical Society's Division of Fluid Dynamics, since 1958...
. From 1989 until 1993, Physics of Fluids was split into Physics of Fluids A covering fluid dynamics and Physics of Fluids B dedicated to plasma physics. In 1994, Physics of Plasmas was split off as a separate journal.