Plasma Science and the Environment (Hardcover, 1997 ed.)

"Written by some of the world's foremost experts, the articles in this book show how plasma science can be applied to environmental problems, including atmospheric sensing and modification, energy conservation, reduction of air pollution, and processing of ordinary and radioactive wastes. Atmospheric CFC's might be zapped with big lasers. Urban air pollution could be removed by large convection towers built in or near cities. And weapons-grade plutonium can be destroyed with specially designed particle accelerators. Some of the technologies described here are in use already, while others are in the prototype stage, or are speculative approaches deserving of further study." "Contents" Written by some of the world's foremost experts, the articles in this book show how plasma science can be applied to environmental problems, including atmospheric sensing and modification, energy conservation, reduction of air pollution, and processing of ordinary and radioactive wastes. Atmospheric CFC's might be zapped with big lasers. Urban air pollution could be removed by large convection towers built in or near cities. And weapons-grade plutonium can be destroyed with specially designed particle accelerators. Some of the technologies described here are in use already, while others are in the prototype stage, or are speculative approaches deserving of further study.

General

Imprint:	American Institute of Physics
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 1996
First published:	November 1996
Editors:	Wallace Manheimer • Linda E. Sugiyama • Thomas H. Stix
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	328
Edition:	1997 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-56396-377-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > States of matter > Plasma physics Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Waste management > General Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > Electrical engineering > Energy conversion & storage Promotions
LSN:	1-56396-377-9
Barcode:	9781563963773

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