J. Vlasov

J. Vlasov was a Russian physicist renowned for his work on plasma physics and kinetic theory. He developed the Vlasov equation, a fundamental mathematical tool that describes how particles like ions and electrons move and interact in a plasma—a hot, ionized state of matter found in stars, fusion reactors, and space. The equation helps scientists understand complex behaviors such as collective motion and wave phenomena in plasmas without considering collisions, making it essential for advancing controlled nuclear fusion research, space physics, and astrophysics.