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Plasma dynamics

By R. O. Dendy

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Year
1990
ISBN
0198520417, 9780198520412, 0198519915, 9780198519911
LCC
QC718.5.D9 D46 1990
Open Library ID
OL2220114M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
1 MB (1059313 bytes)
Series
Oxford Science Publications
Edition
OUP
Pages
172\172
Topic
Physics
Library
Kolxo3
DPI
300
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11

Description

This text examines the distinctive physics of plasmas--the form in which most visible matter in the universe is found. The book provides an introduction to plasma particle dynamics, plasma waves, magnetohydrodynamics, plasma kinetic theory, two-fluid theory, and non-linear plasma physics. Rather than emphasizing mathematical considerations, this concise volume concentrates on underlying physical principles. The most advanced background knowledge required consists of Maxwell's equations, and these are reviewed in the introduction. The text will be useful to undergraduates in physics as well as graduates studying astrophysics, nuclear physics, and plasma physics.

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