Complex plasma research under microgravity conditions
Abstract The future of complex plasma research under microgravity condition, in particular on the International Space Station ISS, is discussed. First, the importance of this research and the benefit of microgravity investigations are summarized. Next, the key knowledge gaps, which could be topics o...
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| author | Markus. H. Thoma Hubertus M. Thomas Christina A. Knapek Andre Melzer Uwe Konopka |
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| description | Abstract The future of complex plasma research under microgravity condition, in particular on the International Space Station ISS, is discussed. First, the importance of this research and the benefit of microgravity investigations are summarized. Next, the key knowledge gaps, which could be topics of future microgravity research are identified. Here not only fundamental aspects are proposed but also important applications for lunar exploration as well as artificial intelligence technology are discussed. Finally, short, middle and long-term recommendations for complex plasma research under microgravity are given. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fdd1518ce8ae41aeaf45fccd7d3abe012023-12-03T06:46:21ZengNature Portfolionpj Microgravity2373-80652023-02-01911710.1038/s41526-023-00261-8Complex plasma research under microgravity conditionsMarkus. H. Thoma0Hubertus M. Thomas1Christina A. Knapek2Andre Melzer3Uwe Konopka4I. Physics Institute, University GiessenDLR Institute of Materials Physics in Space, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Linder HöheInstitute of Physics, University GreifswaldInstitute of Physics, University GreifswaldAuburn UniversityAbstract The future of complex plasma research under microgravity condition, in particular on the International Space Station ISS, is discussed. First, the importance of this research and the benefit of microgravity investigations are summarized. Next, the key knowledge gaps, which could be topics of future microgravity research are identified. Here not only fundamental aspects are proposed but also important applications for lunar exploration as well as artificial intelligence technology are discussed. Finally, short, middle and long-term recommendations for complex plasma research under microgravity are given.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41526-023-00261-8 |
| spellingShingle | Markus. H. Thoma Hubertus M. Thomas Christina A. Knapek Andre Melzer Uwe Konopka Complex plasma research under microgravity conditions npj Microgravity |
| title | Complex plasma research under microgravity conditions |
| title_full | Complex plasma research under microgravity conditions |
| title_fullStr | Complex plasma research under microgravity conditions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Complex plasma research under microgravity conditions |
| title_short | Complex plasma research under microgravity conditions |
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| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41526-023-00261-8 |
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