Fundamentals of Plasma Physics Bellan Paperback Cambridge University Press

Name: Fundamentals of Plasma Physics Bellan Paperback Cambridge University Press
Brand: Cambridge University Press

Cambridge University Press

Fundamentals of Plasma PhysicsAuthor(s): Paul M. Bellan\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521528009, 978-0521528009\nSynopsis\nThis rigorous explanation of plasmas is relevant to diverse plasma applications such as controlled fusion, astrophysical plasmas, solar physics, magnetospheric plasmas, and plasma thrusters. More thorough than previous texts, it exploits new powerful mathematical techniques to develop deeper insights into plasma behavior. After developing the basic plasma equations from first principles, the book explores single particle motion with particular attention to adiabatic invariance. The author then examines types of plasma waves and the issue of Landau damping. Magnetohydrodynamic equilibrium and stability are tackled with emphasis on the topological concepts of magnetic helicity and self-organization. Advanced topics follow, including magnetic reconnection, nonlinear waves,.