The Division of Plasma Physics has published a lively 10 page brochure entitled The Pervasive Plasma State that describes the broad range of current areas of plasma science and technology research. This highly illustrated brochure is intended to give the educated nonspecialist an appreciation of the intellectual challenges in plasma research, as well as its many applications.
Topics range from the role of plasmas in astrophysics to semiconductor processing.
The text was written by James Glanz, who is currently a staff editor for Science magazine. The brochure was developed by the DPP's Interdivisional and Public Affairs Committee, chaired by Herbert Berk, University of Texas. The first printing of ten thousand copies has been widely distributed to government and agency personnel, scientists, colleges and schools. A second printing is underway. Copyright 1997, The American Physical Society.