01-16-2013 Plasma physics is a branch of physics that has applications in a wide variety of fields, including astrophysics, fluids, and nuclear physics. This specialized journal publishes original-research reports on plasma science in all of these areas. Basic topics include: the fundamental physics of plasmas; ionization; kinetic theory; particle orbits; stochastic dynamics; wave propagation; solitons; stability; shock waves; transport; heating; and diagnostics. Applications include: fusion; laboratory plasmas; communications devices; laser plasmas; technological plasmas; space physics; and astrophysics. Both theoretical and experimental results are presented, along with applications of plasma science in other fields. Full research papers and letters to the editor are included. This journal belongs in specialized and comprehensive physics collections. (Tyckoson, David A.)