Introduction to Plasma Physics Contributor(s): Goldston, R. J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 075030183X ISBN-13: 9780750301831 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $109.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1995 Annotation: Introduction to Plasma Physics is the standard text for an introductory lecture course on the subject. Units on single-particle motion, plasmas as fluids and collisional processes in plasmas lay the groundwork for the understanding of the subject. The text then moves on to apply this understanding to waves and instabilities in a fluid plasma, and finally introduces the kinetic theory of plasmas and re-examines waves and instabilities from the kinetic viewpoint. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - General |
Dewey: 530.44 |
LCCN: 95-37117 |
Series: Plasma Physics |
Physical Information: 1.05" H x 6" W x 9.17" (1.56 lbs) 510 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Introduction to Plasma Physics is the standard text for an introductory lecture course on plasma physics. The text's six sections lead readers systematically and comprehensively through the fundamentals of modern plasma physics. Sections on single-particle motion, plasmas as fluids, and collisional processes in plasmas lay the groundwork for a thorough understanding of the subject. The authors take care to place the material in its historical context for a rich understanding of the ideas presented. They also emphasize the importance of medical imaging in radiotherapy, providing a logical link to more advanced works in the area. The text includes problems, tables, and illustrations as well as a thorough index and a complete list of references. |