R. O. Dendy

Plasma Dynamics

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book explains the fundamental concepts of plasma physics and provides an introduction to plasma particle dynamics, plasma waves, magnetohydrodynamics, plasma kinetic theory, two-fluid theory and non-linear plasma physics. Emphasis is placed on the underlying physical principles, rather than on mathmetical considerations. The most advanced background knowledge required consists of Maxwell's equations and these are reviewed in the introduction.

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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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: OUP Oxford
• Seitenzahl: 172
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. September 1990
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 272g
• ISBN-13: 9780198520412
• ISBN-10: 0198520417
• Artikelnr.: 21791818

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Basic plasma characteristics
Motion of an electron in a magnetic field
Dielectric description of cold plasma
Magnetohydrodynamic description of plasma
Kinetic description of plasma
Non-linear plasma physics
Index.