The technical program for the combined 2013 Pulsed Power and Plasma Science Conference covers a
broad range of topics from basic plasma science to pulsed power systems to applications of every flavor.
Information on the format and process for submittal of abstracts is forthcoming.
The invited topics for the conference are organized into the following technical areas:
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Fundamental Research and Basic Processes:
Basic Plasma Phenomena; Computational Physics and Techniques; Space Plasmas; Partially Ionized
Plasmas; Dusty Plasmas
Microwave Generation and Plasma Interactions:
High Power Microwave Devices; Fast Wave Devices; Slow Wave Devices; Microwave/RF Plasma
Interactions; Vacuum Microelectronics; Microwave Systems; Codes and Modeling; THz Sources,
Radiation, & Applications; Non Linear Transmission Line Microwave Sources
Charged Particle Beams and Sources:
Plasma, Ion, and Electron Sources; Intense Electron and Ion Beams; High Current Accelerators
High Energy Density Plasmas and Applications:
X and Z-Pinches, X-ray Lasers & Radiation Sources; Fusion - Inertial, Magnetic & Alternate Concepts;
Particle Acceleration with Lasers and Beams; Laser Produced Plasmas; High Energy Density Matter
and Radiation Physics; High Temperature Plasma/Material Interactions
Pulsed Power Switches and Components:
Closing Switches (incl. solid state); Opening Switches (incl. on-off solid-state); High Energy Density
Storage; Transmission Line & Transformers; Insulation and Dielectric Breakdown
Industrial, Commercial, and Medical Applications:
Nonequilibrium Plasma Applications; High Pressure and Thermal Plasma Processing; Environmental
and Industrial Applications; Plasmas for Lighting, Displays, & Microdischarges; Medical, Biological, &
Environmental Applications; Space and Emerging Applications
Pulsed Power Sources:
Explosive Power Generators; High Current/High Power Pulsers; Compact Pulsed Power; Linear
Transformer Drivers
Pulsed Power Systems:
Electromagnetic Launch; Generators & Networks; Repetitive Systems; Pulsed Power for Lasers;
Power Supplies and Modulators; Prime Power and Power System Topologies
Diagnostics:
Microwave and FIR Diagnostics; Optical and X-ray diagnostics; Particle Diagnostics; Pulsed Power
Diagnostics