Introduction to plasma physics : with space and laboratory applications / D.A. Gurnett and A. Bhattacharjee.

Call Number	530.4/4
Author	Gurnett, Donald A., author.
Title	Introduction to plasma physics : with space and laboratory applications / D.A. Gurnett and A. Bhattacharjee.
Physical Description	1 online resource (x, 452 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
Notes	Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
Contents	Introduction -- Characteristic parameters of a plasma -- Single particle motions -- Waves in a cold plasma -- Kinetic theory and the moment equations -- Magnetohydrodynamics -- Discontinuities and shock waves -- Electrostatic waves in a hot unmagnetized plasma -- Waves in a hot magnetized plasma -- Nonlinear effects -- Collisional processes.
Summary	The emphasis of this text is on basic plasma theory, with applications to both space and laboratory plasmas. All mathematical concepts beyond those normally covered in an advanced calculus course are fully explained. Topics covered include single-particle motions, kinetic theory, magnetohydrodynamics, small amplitude waves in both cold and hot plasmas, nonlinear phenomena and collisional effects. Applications include 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. This book is structured as a text for a one- or two-semester introductory course in plasma physics at the advanced undergraduate or first-year graduate level. It can also serve as a resource book on the basic principles of plasma physics.
Added Author	Bhattacharjee, A. 1955- author.
Subject	PLASMA (IONIZED GASES) SPACE PLASMAS.
Multimedia	https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511809125

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Summary	The emphasis of this text is on basic plasma theory, with applications to both space and laboratory plasmas. All mathematical concepts beyond those normally covered in an advanced calculus course are fully explained. Topics covered include single-particle motions, kinetic theory, magnetohydrodynamics, small amplitude waves in both cold and hot plasmas, nonlinear phenomena and collisional effects. Applications include 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. This book is structured as a text for a one- or two-semester introductory course in plasma physics at the advanced undergraduate or first-year graduate level. It can also serve as a resource book on the basic principles of plasma physics.
Notes	Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).
Contents	Introduction -- Characteristic parameters of a plasma -- Single particle motions -- Waves in a cold plasma -- Kinetic theory and the moment equations -- Magnetohydrodynamics -- Discontinuities and shock waves -- Electrostatic waves in a hot unmagnetized plasma -- Waves in a hot magnetized plasma -- Nonlinear effects -- Collisional processes.
Subject	PLASMA (IONIZED GASES) SPACE PLASMAS.
Multimedia	https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511809125