Introduction to Plasma Physics

With Space and Laboratory Applications

Donald A. Gurnett, Amitava Bhattacharjee

452 pages, parution le 13/04/2005

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The emphasis of this text is on basic plasma theory, with applications to both space and laboratory plasmas. All mathematical concepts beyond those normally covered in an advanced calculus course are fully explained. Topics covered include single-particle motions, kinetic theory, magnetohydrodynamics, small amplitude waves in both cold and hot plasmas, nonlinear phenomena and collisional effects. Applications include planetary magnetospheres and radiation belts, the confinement and stability of plasmas in fusion devices, the propagation of discontinuities and shock waves in the solar wind, and the analysis of various types of plasma waves and instabilities that can occur in planetary magnetospheres and laboratory plasma devices. This book is structured as a text for a one- or two-semester introductory course in plasma physics at the advanced undergraduate or first-year graduate level. It can also serve as a resource book on the basic principles of plasma physics.

Covers both space and laboratory plasmas
Self-contained introduction to the advanced mathematical methods used in analysis of plasmas
Detailed step-by-step derivation of all relevant equations

L'auteur - Donald A. Gurnett

D. A. Gurnett :University of Iowa

L'auteur - Amitava Bhattacharjee

A. Bhattacharjee University of Iowa

Sommaire

Introduction
Characteristic parameters of a plasma
Single particle motions
Waves in a cold plasma
Kinetic theory and the moment equations
Magnetohydrodynamics
Discontinuities and shock waves
Electrostatic waves in a hot unmagnetized plasma
Waves in a hot magnetized plasma
Nonlinear effects
Collisional processes

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	Donald A. Gurnett, Amitava Bhattacharjee
Parution	13/04/2005
Nb. de pages	452
Format	17,5 x 24,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	935g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521367301
ISBN13	978-0-521-36730-1