Title :
Plasma physics from laboratory to Cosmos-the life and achievements of Hannes Alfven
Author :
Falthammar, C.-G.
Author_Institution :
R. Inst. of Technol., Stockholm, Sweden
Abstract :
Summary form only given. Hannes Alfven, Lifetime Fellow of IEEE and 1970 Nobel Laureate for Physics, passed away on April 2, 1995 after a life of exceptional scientific achievement. His discoveries laid the foundations of major parts of modern plasma physics and its applications in areas as diverse as industrial processes, thermonuclear research, space physics, astrophysics and cosmology. The author presents a brief review of his life and achievements.
Keywords :
biographies; Hannes Alfven; astrophysics; cosmology; cosmos; industrial processes; laboratory; modern plasma physics; plasma physics; space physics; thermonuclear research; Aerospace industry; Astrophysics; Extraterrestrial measurements; Laboratories; Magnetosphere; Motion analysis; Nuclear and plasma sciences; Physics; Plasma applications; Plasma waves;
Conference_Titel :
Plasma Science, 1996. IEEE Conference Record - Abstracts., 1996 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3322-5
DOI :
10.1109/PLASMA.1996.550197
