Plasma Physics - 2nd Edition

CRC Press

Plasma PhysicsAn Introduction\nAuthor(s): Richard Fitzpatrick\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9781032202518, 978-1032202518\nSynopsis\nEncompasses the Lectured Works of a Renowned Expert in the Field\n\nPlasma Physics: An Introduction is based on a series of university course lectures by a leading name in the field, and thoroughly covers the physics of the fourth state of matter. This textbook provides a concise and cohesive introduction to plasma physics theory and offers a solid foundation for students of physics wishing to take higher level courses in plasma physics. \n\nMathematically Rigorous, but Driven by Physics\n\nThe author provides an in-depth discussion of the various fluid theories typically used in plasma physics, presenting non-relativistic, fully ionized, nondegenerate, quasi-neutral, and weakly coupled plasma. This second edition has been fully updated to include new content on collisions and magnes