Recent achievements of plasma research at IPJ, Swierk, Poland

Abstract

This invited lecture describes the most important results of experimental and theoretical studies in the field of plasma physics and technology, which were obtained at the IPJ in Swierk during recent two years. The main topics were as follows: Selected problems of plasma theory; Investigation of plasma phenomena in pulse discharges of Plasma-Focus (PF) and Z-Pinch type; Development of the selected methods of plasma diagnostics; Research on experimental facilities for basic studies and industrial applications; Modification of material surfaces by means of pulse plasma-ion streams. Particular attention is paid to results obtained within a frame of the international scientific collaboration.