| A Superintense Laser-Plasma Interaction Theory Primer 2013 Edition Contributor(s): Macchi, Andrea (Author) |
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ISBN: 9400761244 ISBN-13: 9789400761247 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $75.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Nuclear |
| Dewey: 530.44 |
| Series: Springerbriefs in Physics |
| Physical Information: 0.26" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.41 lbs) 114 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The continuous trend towards higher and higher laser intensities has opened the way to new physical regimes and advanced applications of laser-plasma interactions, thus stimulating novel connections with ultrafast optics, astrophysics, particle physics, and biomedical applications. This book is primarily oriented towards students and young researchers who need to acquire rapidly a basic knowledge of this active and rapidly changing research field. To this aim, the presentation is focused on a selection of basic models and inspiring examples, and includes topics which emerged recently such as ion acceleration, "relativistic engineering" and radiation friction. The contents are presented in a self-contained way assuming only a basic knowledge of classical electrodynamics, mechanics and relativistic dynamics at the undergraduate (Bachelor) level, without requiring any previous knowledge of plasma physics. Hence, the book may serve in several ways: as a compact textbook for lecture courses, as a short and accessible introduction for the newcomer, as a quick reference for the experienced researcher, and also as an introduction to some nonlinear mathematical methods through examples of their application to laser-plasma modeling. |