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what is really dust-laden plasmas? :)
Drakkith said:This help?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dusty_plasma
A dusty plasma is a special state of matter that is made up of a gas, such as hydrogen or helium, with a small amount of tiny solid particles, such as dust or microspheres, mixed in. These particles become charged when they come into contact with the plasma, creating a unique and complex system.
Dusty plasmas can be formed in a variety of ways, such as in space by the interaction of solar wind with planetary surfaces, or in laboratories by using electric fields to ionize a gas and introduce dust particles into the plasma.
Dusty plasmas have unique properties that make them different from other states of matter. These include the presence of charged particles, the ability to self-organize and form structures, and the ability to generate electric fields and waves.
Dusty plasmas have a wide range of potential applications, including in the study of space phenomena, such as planetary rings and comets, as well as in technological fields such as plasma processing for semiconductor manufacturing and the development of new materials.
Scientists use a variety of methods to explore and study dusty plasmas, including laboratory experiments, computer simulations, and observations of naturally occurring dusty plasmas in space. These methods allow scientists to better understand the properties and behavior of dusty plasmas and their potential applications.