Front Matter -- Preface -- Acknowledgment of Reviewers -- Contents -- Summary -- 1 Overview -- 2 Low-Temperature Plasma Science and Engineering -- 3 Plasma Physics at High Energy Density -- 4 The Plasma Science of Magnetic Fusion -- 5 Space and Astrophysical Plasmas -- 6 Basic Plasma Science -- Appendixes -- Appendix A: Charge to the Committee -- Appendix B: International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor -- Appendix C: National Ignition Facility -- Appendix D: Federal Support for Plasma Science and Engineering -- Appendix E: Reprise of Past NRC Reports on Plasma Science -- Appendix F: Committee Meeting Agendas -- Appendix G: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and Staff.