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The Physics of Plasmas

Book information

Year
2003
ISBN
0521452902, 9780521452908, 9780511077333
Open Library ID
OL7741326M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3280345 bytes)
Pages
544\546
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

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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