Quantum Plasmas

Quantum plasmas are ionized gases that exhibit both plasma and quantum mechanical properties. In classical plasmas, charged particles like electrons and ions interact through electromagnetic forces, leading to phenomena like waves and oscillations. In quantum plasmas, particle behavior follows quantum rules, leading to unique effects such as wave-particle duality and quantum coherence. This interplay creates more complex wave phenomena, including quantum oscillations, where particles can exhibit collective behaviors that differ significantly from classical expectations, revealing new insights into processes found in astrophysics and advanced technologies like quantum computing and fusion energy.