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Introduction to Plasma Physics: With Space and Laboratory Applications
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Introduction to Plasma Physics: With Space and Laboratory Applications Hardcover - 2005

by D. A. Gurnett; A. Bhattacharjee


From the publisher

Emphasizing basic plasma theory, with applications to both space and laboratory plasmas, the topics covered in this text include single-particle motions, kinetic theory, magnetohydrodynamics, small amplitude waves in both cold and hot plasmas, nonlinear phenomena and collisional effects. Applications comprise planetary magnetospheres and radiation belts, the confinement and stability of plasmas in fusion devices, the propagation of discontinuities and shock waves in the solar wind, and the analysis of various types of plasma waves and instabilities that can occur in planetary magnetospheres and laboratory plasma devices.

First line

A plasma is an ionized gas consisting of positively and negatively charged particles with approximately equal charge densities.

Details

  • Title Introduction to Plasma Physics: With Space and Laboratory Applications
  • Author D. A. Gurnett; A. Bhattacharjee
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 462
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Cambridge University Press
  • Date January 31, 2005
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780521364836 / 0521364833
  • Weight 2.39 lbs (1.08 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.04 x 7.13 x 1.57 in (25.50 x 18.11 x 3.99 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Plasma (Ionized gases), Space plasmas
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003069745
  • Dewey Decimal Code 530.44