Fundamentals of Plasma Physics [electronic resource] /

Fundamentals of Plasma Physics is a comprehensive textbook designed to present a logical and unified treatment of the fundamentals of plasma physics based on statistical kinetic theory, with applications to a variety of important plasma phenomena. The clarity and completeness of the text makes it suitable for self-learning. Throughout the text the emphasis is on clarity, rather than formality. The various derivations are explained in detail and, wherever possible, the physical interpretations are emphasized. The mathematical treatment is set out in great detail, carrying out steps that are usually left to the reader. The problems form an integral part of the text and most of them were designed in such a way as to provide a guideline for the student, stating intermediate steps with answers. The book is intended primarily for advanced undergraduate and first year graduate students meeting the subject of plasma physics for the first time and is suitable for those who have taken classical mechanics, electrodynamics and mathematics beyond sophomore level. It is a valuable compendium for any serious student of plasma physics at the level of research student or research worker and it is also of interest to researchers in other related fields, such as space physics and applied electromagnetism.

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Main Authors: Bittencourt, J. A. author., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Texto biblioteca
Language:eng
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2004
Subjects:Physics., Atoms., Matter., Plasma (Ionized gases)., Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction., Plasma Physics.,
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-4030-1
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topic Physics.
Atoms.
Matter.
Plasma (Ionized gases).
Physics.
Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction.
Plasma Physics.
Physics.
Atoms.
Matter.
Plasma (Ionized gases).
Physics.
Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction.
Plasma Physics.
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Atoms.
Matter.
Plasma (Ionized gases).
Physics.
Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction.
Plasma Physics.
Physics.
Atoms.
Matter.
Plasma (Ionized gases).
Physics.
Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction.
Plasma Physics.
Bittencourt, J. A. author.
SpringerLink (Online service)
Fundamentals of Plasma Physics [electronic resource] /
description Fundamentals of Plasma Physics is a comprehensive textbook designed to present a logical and unified treatment of the fundamentals of plasma physics based on statistical kinetic theory, with applications to a variety of important plasma phenomena. The clarity and completeness of the text makes it suitable for self-learning. Throughout the text the emphasis is on clarity, rather than formality. The various derivations are explained in detail and, wherever possible, the physical interpretations are emphasized. The mathematical treatment is set out in great detail, carrying out steps that are usually left to the reader. The problems form an integral part of the text and most of them were designed in such a way as to provide a guideline for the student, stating intermediate steps with answers. The book is intended primarily for advanced undergraduate and first year graduate students meeting the subject of plasma physics for the first time and is suitable for those who have taken classical mechanics, electrodynamics and mathematics beyond sophomore level. It is a valuable compendium for any serious student of plasma physics at the level of research student or research worker and it is also of interest to researchers in other related fields, such as space physics and applied electromagnetism.
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spelling KOHA-OAI-TEST:2245712018-07-31T00:04:24ZFundamentals of Plasma Physics [electronic resource] / Bittencourt, J. A. author. SpringerLink (Online service) textNew York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer,2004.engFundamentals of Plasma Physics is a comprehensive textbook designed to present a logical and unified treatment of the fundamentals of plasma physics based on statistical kinetic theory, with applications to a variety of important plasma phenomena. The clarity and completeness of the text makes it suitable for self-learning. Throughout the text the emphasis is on clarity, rather than formality. The various derivations are explained in detail and, wherever possible, the physical interpretations are emphasized. The mathematical treatment is set out in great detail, carrying out steps that are usually left to the reader. The problems form an integral part of the text and most of them were designed in such a way as to provide a guideline for the student, stating intermediate steps with answers. The book is intended primarily for advanced undergraduate and first year graduate students meeting the subject of plasma physics for the first time and is suitable for those who have taken classical mechanics, electrodynamics and mathematics beyond sophomore level. It is a valuable compendium for any serious student of plasma physics at the level of research student or research worker and it is also of interest to researchers in other related fields, such as space physics and applied electromagnetism.1. Introduction -- 2. Charged Particle Motion in Constant and Uniform Electromagnetic Fields -- 3. Charged Particle Motion in Nonuniform Magnetostatic Fields -- 4. Charged Particle Motion in Time-Varying Electromagnetic Fields -- 5. Elements of Plasma Kinetic Theory -- 6. Average Values and Macroscopic Variables -- 7. The Equilibrium State -- 8. Macroscopic Transport Equations -- 9. Macroscopic Equations for a Conducting Fluid -- 10. Plasma Conductivity and Diffusion -- 11. Some Basic Plasma Phenomena -- 12. Simple Applications of Magnetohydrodynamics -- 13. The Pinch Effect -- 14. Electromagnetic Waves in Free Space -- 15. Magnetohydrodynamic Waves -- 16. Waves in Cold Plasmas -- 17. Waves in Warm Plasmas -- 18. Waves in Hot Isotropic Plasmas -- 19. Waves in Hot Magnetized Plasmas -- 20. Particle Interactions in Plasmas -- 21. The Boltzmann and the Fokker-Planck Equations -- 22. Transport Processes in Plasmas -- Appendix A Useful Vector Relations -- Appendix B Useful Relations in Cartesian and in Curvilinear Coordinates -- Appendix C Physical Constants (MKSA) -- Appendix D Conversion Factors for Physical Units -- Appendix E Some Important Plasma Parameters -- Appendix F Approximate Magnitudes in Some Typical Plasmas.Fundamentals of Plasma Physics is a comprehensive textbook designed to present a logical and unified treatment of the fundamentals of plasma physics based on statistical kinetic theory, with applications to a variety of important plasma phenomena. The clarity and completeness of the text makes it suitable for self-learning. Throughout the text the emphasis is on clarity, rather than formality. The various derivations are explained in detail and, wherever possible, the physical interpretations are emphasized. The mathematical treatment is set out in great detail, carrying out steps that are usually left to the reader. The problems form an integral part of the text and most of them were designed in such a way as to provide a guideline for the student, stating intermediate steps with answers. The book is intended primarily for advanced undergraduate and first year graduate students meeting the subject of plasma physics for the first time and is suitable for those who have taken classical mechanics, electrodynamics and mathematics beyond sophomore level. It is a valuable compendium for any serious student of plasma physics at the level of research student or research worker and it is also of interest to researchers in other related fields, such as space physics and applied electromagnetism.Physics.Atoms.Matter.Plasma (Ionized gases).Physics.Atoms and Molecules in Strong Fields, Laser Matter Interaction.Plasma Physics.Springer eBookshttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-4030-1URN:ISBN:9781475740301