Department of Physics Organizes a Training Course Entitled “The Fourth State of Matter: Plasma” in Cooperation with the Continuing Education Unit
Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Science for Women, Professor Dr. Sameera Naji Khdim, the Continuing Education Unit, in cooperation with the Department of Physics, organized a training course entitled “The Fourth State of Matter: Plasma.” The course was presented by Ms. Malak Mohsen Atiyah, Ms. Rafal Hisham Jassim, and Ms. Hind Kadhim Abdul Rasool. The event was held in Abdul Hakim Hall and was attended by a number of faculty members and staff.
The training course focused on plasma as one of the most important advanced physical states of matter. It highlighted the unique properties that distinguish plasma from the three classical states of matter—solid, liquid, and gas—and reviewed its wide-ranging applications in fields such as energy, medicine, and modern industry.
During the course, plasma was introduced as one of the most significant and abundant states of matter in the universe. The presentations explained its nature as an ionized gas composed of charged particles, including ions and free electrons, which endow it with distinctive characteristics such as electrical conductivity, responsiveness to magnetic fields, and the ability to emit light.
The lecturers further explained that plasma occurs naturally in stars, including the Sun, and is also observed in natural phenomena such as lightning. In addition, the course highlighted its extensive utilization in various industrial and medical applications, underscoring its growing importance in scientific and technological advancement.
The course witnessed active engagement from participants, who contributed through questions and discussions. The presenters responded to these inquiries, enriching the learning experience and fostering a deeper understanding of plasma and its contemporary applications.
