Teaching and Research on Plasma Based Green Energy Technologies and Some Associated Environmental and Societal Impacts
Plasma based green energy technologies and associated environmental and societal impacts are discussed in this paper. The reported work is a portion of integrated research and academic programs established at Boston University for plasma based technologies, viz. plasma photonics and nanotechnology, plasma medicine, spacecraft propulsion, laser and magnetic plasma fusion as green energy sources, and solar powered systems. Focused for discussions in this paper is our ongoing research work applicable to "plasma fusion energy" and "solar powered systems" because of the public awareness and interest in those subjects. Some potential environmental issues associated with green energy technologies are addressed, to ensure their safe operations to protect our planet. Relevant courses are scheduled in the university curriculum as well as planned as IEEE short courses to broaden the learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for the public.
2019 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS)