complex plasmas

Complex plasmas are a type of plasma that contains tiny charged particles, called particles or dust grains, suspended within a hot, ionized gas. These particles can be much larger than atoms and molecules, and they acquire electrical charges through interactions with the plasma's electrons and ions. The charged particles can influence each other's behavior, leading to interesting phenomena like the formation of crystal-like structures or waves. Complex plasmas are studied both for fundamental science and for applications like materials processing, space research, and understanding natural phenomena involving dusty environments.