The Physics of Plasmas provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject, illustrating the basic theory with examples drawn from fusion, space and astrophysical plasmas. Various aspects of plasma physics are discussed, beginning with particle orbit theory, and including fluid equations, a variety of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) models, wave equations and kinetic theory. The relationships between these distinct approaches are discussed. In this way, the reader gains a firm grounding in the fundamentals, leading to an understanding of some of the more specialized topics. Throughout the text, there is an emphasis on the physical interpretation of plasma phenomena; Exercises are included.
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'The book provides a comprehensive and refreshing view of plasmas concentrating on the physical interpretation of plasma phenomena.' CERN Courier
'This book is so well-structured and excellently written that it is a joy to read. It is highly recommended and it should become a classic just like its predecessor.' Journal of Plasma Physics
'This is a mature and coherent text.' American Journal of Physics
'Advanced undergraduate and graduate students of physics, applied mathematics, astronomy and engineering will find a clear but rigorous explanation of the fundamental properties of plasmas with minimal mathematical formality. This book will also appeal to research physicists, nuclear and electrical engineers.' Zentralblatt MATH
'This book is so well-structured and excellently written that it is a joy to read. It is highly recommended and it should become a classic just like its predecessor.' Journal of Plasma Physics
'This is a mature and coherent text.' American Journal of Physics
'Advanced undergraduate and graduate students of physics, applied mathematics, astronomy and engineering will find a clear but rigorous explanation of the fundamental properties of plasmas with minimal mathematical formality. This book will also appeal to research physicists, nuclear and electrical engineers.' Zentralblatt MATH
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The Physics of Plasmas provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject, illustrating the basic theory with examples drawn from fusion, space and astrophysical plasmas. It takes the reader from the fundamentals of the subject to the forefront of contemporary plasma physics. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students of physics, applied mathematics, astronomy and engineering will find a clear but rigorous explanation of the fundamental properties of plasmas with minimal mathematical formality. This book will also appeal to research physicists, nuclear and electrical engineers.
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collisionless kinetic theory, toroidal force balance, hydrodynamical moments, particle orbit theory, dispersive limitation, collisional kinetic equation, plasma wave equations, collisional kinetic theory, cold plasma limit, plasma wave theory, wave normal surfaces, mode rational surfaces, plasma bremsstrahlung, equilibrium pair correlation function, toroidal equilibrium, guiding centre motion, disruptive instability, classical transport theory, electron plasma waves, resistive instabilities, inhomogeneous plasmas, driven reconnection, ion acoustic instability, amplifying waves, bremsstrahlung emissivity Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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collisionless kinetic theory, toroidal force balance, hydrodynamical moments, particle orbit theory, dispersive limitation, collisional kinetic equation, plasma wave equations, collisional kinetic theory, cold plasma limit, plasma wave theory, wave normal surfaces, mode rational surfaces, plasma bremsstrahlung, equilibrium pair correlation function, toroidal equilibrium, guiding centre motion, disruptive instability, classical transport theory, electron plasma waves, resistive instabilities, inhomogeneous plasmas, driven reconnection, ion acoustic instability, amplifying waves, bremsstrahlung emissivity Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- Principles of Magnetohydrodynamics: With Applications to Laboratory and Astrophysical Plasmas by J. P. Hans Goedbloed on page 29, and Back Matter
- Physics of the Solar Corona: An Introduction with Problems and Solutions (Springer Praxis Books / Geophysical Sciences) by Markus J. Aschwanden on page 765, and Back Matter
- Introduction to Plasma Physics: With Space and Laboratory Applications by D. A. Gurnett on page 280
- Plasma Electronics: Applications in Microelectronic Device Fabrication (Series in Plasma Physics) by T. Makabe on page 299
- Frontiers of Optical Spectroscopy by Baldassare Di Bartolo on page 175
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