Plasma Physics

James Edgar Drummond

Plasma Physics
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Literary Licensing, LLC
Country
United States
Published
7 April 2012
Pages
402
ISBN
9781258272227

Plasma Physics

James Edgar Drummond

Plasma Physics by James Edgar Drummond is a comprehensive textbook that provides a detailed overview of the fundamental principles of plasma physics. The book covers a wide range of topics, including plasma waves, kinetic theory, magnetohydrodynamics, and plasma instabilities. It also explores the applications of plasma physics in fields such as fusion energy, space physics, and astrophysics.The book begins with an introduction to the basic concepts of plasma physics, including the definition of plasma and its properties. It then delves into the different types of plasma waves and their properties, including electromagnetic waves, electrostatic waves, and ion acoustic waves.The next section of the book focuses on kinetic theory, which is used to describe the behavior of individual particles in a plasma. This section covers topics such as particle distribution functions, collision processes, and the Boltzmann equation.The book then moves on to magnetohydrodynamics, which is the study of the behavior of plasmas in the presence of magnetic fields. This section covers topics such as magnetohydrodynamic waves, magnetic reconnection, and plasma confinement.Finally, the book explores the various instabilities that can occur in plasmas, including thermal instabilities, magnetic instabilities, and current-driven instabilities. It also discusses the applications of plasma physics in fusion energy, space physics, and astrophysics.Overall, Plasma Physics by James Edgar Drummond is an essential textbook for students and researchers in the field of plasma physics. It provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and applications of plasma physics, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in this fascinating field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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