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Waves and Oscillations in Plasmas

Waves and Oscillations in Plasmas

2nd Edition

By Hans L. Pecseli
May 04, 2020

Waves and Oscillations in Plasmas addresses central issues in modern plasma sciences, within the context of general classical physics. The book is working gradually from an introductory to an advanced level. Addressing central issues in modern plasma sciences, including linear and nonlinear wave ...

Complex and Dusty Plasmas From Laboratory to Space

Complex and Dusty Plasmas: From Laboratory to Space

1st Edition

By Vladimir E. Fortov, Gregor E. Morfill
October 15, 2019

Dusty or complex plasmas are plasmas containing solid or liquid charged particles referred to as dust. Naturally occurring in space, they are present in planetary rings and comet tails, as well as clouds found in the vicinity of artificial satellites and space stations. On a more earthly level, ...

Theory of Photon Acceleration

Theory of Photon Acceleration

1st Edition

By J.T Mendonca
September 11, 2019

Photo acceleration has dominated the theoretical plasma physics area in recent years and has found application in all subjects where waves in continuous media are studied - plasma physics, astrophysics, and optics. This theory will provide a modern understanding of photon interaction with matter, ...

Aspects of Anomalous Transport in Plasmas

Aspects of Anomalous Transport in Plasmas

1st Edition

By Radu Balescu
September 16, 2019

Anomalous transport is a ubiquitous phenomenon in astrophysical, geophysical and laboratory plasmas; and is a key topic in controlled nuclear fusion research. Despite its fundamental importance and ongoing research interest, a full understanding of anomalous transport in plasmas is still incomplete...

Plasma Physics via Computer Simulation

Plasma Physics via Computer Simulation

1st Edition

By C.K. Birdsall, A.B Langdon
October 01, 2004

Divided into three main parts, the book guides the reader to an understanding of the basic concepts in this fascinating field of research. Part 1 introduces you to the fundamental concepts of simulation. It examines one-dimensional electrostatic codes and electromagnetic codes, and describes the ...

High Power Microwaves

High Power Microwaves

3rd Edition

By James Benford, John A. Swegle, Edl Schamiloglu
November 09, 2015

Following in the footsteps of its popular predecessors, High Power Microwaves, Third Edition continues to provide a wide-angle, integrated view of the field of high power microwaves (HPMs). This third edition includes significant updates in every chapter as well as a new chapter on beamless systems...

Plasma Kinetic Theory

Plasma Kinetic Theory

1st Edition

By Donald Gary Swanson
May 21, 2008

Developed from the lectures of a leading expert in plasma wave research, Plasma Kinetic Theory provides the essential material for an introductory course on plasma physics as well as the basis for a more advanced course on kinetic theory. Exploring various wave phenomena in plasmas, it offers ...

Non-Equilibrium Air Plasmas at Atmospheric Pressure

Non-Equilibrium Air Plasmas at Atmospheric Pressure

1st Edition

Edited By K.H. Becker, U. Kogelschatz, K.H. Schoenbach, R.J. Barker
November 29, 2004

Atmospheric-pressure plasmas continue to attract considerable research interest due to their diverse applications, including high power lasers, opening switches, novel plasma processing applications and sputtering, EM absorbers and reflectors, remediation of gaseous pollutants, excimer lamps, and ...

Magnetohydrodynamic Waves in Geospace The Theory of ULF Waves and their Interaction with Energetic Particles in the Solar-Terrestrial Environment

Magnetohydrodynamic Waves in Geospace: The Theory of ULF Waves and their Interaction with Energetic Particles in the Solar-Terrestrial Environment

1st Edition

By A.D.M. Walker
October 30, 2004

Solar-terrestrial physics deals with phenomena in the region of space between the surface of the Sun and the upper atmosphere of the Earth, a region dominated by matter in a plasma state. This area of physics describes processes that generate the solar wind, the physics of geospace and the Earth's ...

Plasma Waves

Plasma Waves

2nd Edition

By Donald Gary Swanson
March 12, 2003

Extended and revised, Plasma Waves, 2nd Edition provides essential information on basic formulas and categorizes the various  possible types of waves and their interactions. The book includes modern and complete treatments of electron cyclotron emission, collisions, relativistic effects, Landau ...

Microscopic Dynamics of Plasmas and Chaos

Microscopic Dynamics of Plasmas and Chaos

1st Edition

By Y Elskens, D.F Escande
October 23, 2002

Microscopic Dynamics of Plasmas and Chaos discusses the resonant wave-particle interaction in plasmas, provides the tools for chaotic Hamiltonian dynamics, and describes a turbulent macroscopic system through the chaotic classical mechanics of the corresponding N-body problem. The book begins with ...

The Interaction of High-Power Lasers with Plasmas

The Interaction of High-Power Lasers with Plasmas

1st Edition

By Shalom Eliezer
August 16, 2002

The Interaction of High-Power Lasers with Plasmas provides a thorough self-contained discussion of the physical processes occurring in laser-plasma interactions, including a detailed review of the relevant plasma and laser physics. The book analyzes laser absorption and propagation, electron ...

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