Novel Advances in Plasma Diagnostics

Dear Colleagues,

Recent progress in plasma diagnostics has been closely related to the creation of new scientific equipment, experimental measurement techniques, and related mathematical analyses. The increased reliability and accuracy of invasive probe methods, the use of passive and active spectroscopy systems, including neutron spectroscopy, as well as the development of new approaches and data processing algorithms are ongoing. The success of the controlled thermonuclear fusion program is closely connected with the capability of the diagnostic systems used for fundamental physical research and for the control of plasma parameters in experimental installations.

We are pleased to present a Special Issue of Applied Sciences that will cover new advances in diagnostic methods for low- and high-temperature plasma and their application to scientific research and industry. Areas of interest include plasma diagnostics methods and their application to fusion setups and reactors as well as their use for pulsed and stationary gas discharge in research and technological installations. Potential authors are encouraged to contact the Guest Editors with questions about the suitability of their research prior to submission.

Dr. Gleb S. Kurskiev
Guest Editor

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