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What is plasma?
In this first edition of the Quick Classroom, Engineering Professor and rocket scientist Dr. Alec Gallimore describes the fourth state of matter—and explains how it can help us explore the universe.
May 12, 2009
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is Professor of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering; and Associate Dean for Academic Program and Initiatives, Rackham Graduate School at the University of Michigan.