Peter Andrew Sturrock
Cambridge University Press
e druk, 1994
9780521448109
Plasma Physics
An Introduction to the Theory of Astrophysical, Geophysical and Laboratory Plasmas
Specificaties
Paperback, 348 blz.
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Engels
Cambridge University Press |
e druk, 1994
ISBN13: 9780521448109
Rubricering
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
Plasma Physics presents an authoritative and wide-ranging pedagogic study of the 'fourth' state of matter. The constituents of the plasma state are influenced by electric and magnetic fields, and in turn also produce electric and magnetic fields. This fact leads to a rich array of properties of the plasma state. A basic knowledge of mathematics and physics is preferable to appreciate fully this text. The author uses examples throughout, many taken from astrophysical phenomena, to explain concepts. In addition, problem sets at the end of each chapter will serve to reinforce key points.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9780521448109
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:348
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Inhoudsopgave
1. Introduction; 2. Basic concepts; 3. Orbit theory - uniform fields; 4. Adiabatic invariants; 5. Orbit theory; 6. Electromagnetic waves in a cold electron plasma; 7. Electromagnetic waves in an electron-ion plasma; 8. Two-stream instability; 9. Electrostatic oscillations in a plasma of non-zero temperature; 10. Collision theory; 11. MHD equations; 12. Magnetohydrodynamics; 13. Force-free magnetic configurations; 14. Waves in MHD systems; 15. Magnetohydrodynamic stability; 16. Variational principle for MHD systems; 17. Resistive instabilities; 18. Stochastic processes; 19. Interaction of particles and waves.