An Introduction To Plasma Physics

Plasma is one of the four fundamental states of matter, and the most abundant form of ordinary matter in the universe. It is mostly associated with stars, including the sun.

As plasma physics research progresses, so does our understanding of plasma and its potential applications in society. Join Alex Schekochihin, the John Dawson Award for Excellence in Plasma Physics Research Recipient of 2019,in this talk which uncovers the exciting world of plasma physics.

Event type

This is a theatre event, where the speaker and audience are together in our Theatre.

This event will not be livestreamed.

Accessibility

The Theatre is on the first floor and there is step-free access from the street via lift.

The closest underground station is Green Park, which is step-free.

There is space at floor level in the theatre for wheelchair users.

Seating is usually unreserved for our events. If you and your group require seating reservations, please do let us know by emailing us at events@ri.ac.uk, and we’ll be more than happy to help.

Carers can receive a free ticket to an event by emailing events@ri.ac.uk.

Our theatre is equipped with an Audio Induction Loop.

Covid guidelines

In line with government guidance, face masks are no longer mandatory. But while Covid-19 cases remain high, we recommend that face coverings are worn in our Theatre and at Ri events.