Fundamentals of Plasma Physics

Fundamentals of Plasma Physics

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Publisher's Synopsis

This rigorous explanation of plasmas is relevant to diverse plasma applications such as controlled fusion, astrophysical plasmas, solar physics, magnetospheric plasmas, and plasma thrusters. More thorough than previous texts, it exploits new powerful mathematical techniques to develop deeper insights into plasma behavior. After developing the basic plasma equations from first principles, the book explores single particle motion with particular attention to adiabatic invariance. The author then examines types of plasma waves and the issue of Landau damping. Magnetohydrodynamic equilibrium and stability are tackled with emphasis on the topological concepts of magnetic helicity and self-organization. Advanced topics follow, including magnetic reconnection, nonlinear waves, and the Fokker-Planck treatment of collisions. The book concludes by discussing unconventional plasmas such as non-neutral and dusty plasmas. Written for beginning graduate students and advanced undergraduates, this text emphasizes the fundamental principles that apply across many different contexts.

Book information

ISBN: 9780521821162
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 530.44
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 628
Weight: 1402g
Height: 254mm
Width: 180mm
Spine width: 33mm