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Plasma Physics and Controlled Nuclear Fusion

By Kenro Miyamoto

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
2005
ISBN
3540242171, 9783540242178
DOI
10.1007/3-540-28097-9
ISSN
1615-5653
Open Library ID
OL9055238M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (4144314 bytes)
Series
Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics 38
Edition
1
Pages
372\373
Library
Kolxo3
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11
Atoms and Molecules in Strong FieldsPlasma Physics;Nuclear Fusion;Gases;Thermodynamics

Description

The primary objectives of this book are, firstly, to present the essential theoretical background needed to understand recent fusion research and, secondly, to describe the current status of fusion research for graduate students and senior undergraduates. It will also serve as a useful reference for scientists and engineers working in the related fields. In Part I, Plasma Physics, the author explains the basics of magneto-hydrodynamics and kinetic theory in a simple and compact way and, at the same time, covers important new topics for fusion studies such as the ballooning representation, instabilities driven by energetic particles and various plasma models for computer simulations. Part II, Controlled Nuclear Fusion, attempts to review the "big picture" in fusion research. All important phenomena and technologies are addressed, with a particular emphasis on the topics of most concern in current research.

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