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Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion Volume 1: Plasma Physics

This complete introduction to plasma physics and controlled fusion by one of the pioneering scientists in this expanding field offers both a simple and intuitive discussion of the basic concepts of this subject and an insight into the challenging problems of current research. In a wholly lucid manne...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chen, Francis F.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1984, 1984
Edition:2nd ed. 1984
Subjects:
Atoms
Electrodynamics
Engineering
Atomic, Molecular And Chemical Physics
Plasma Physics
Classical Electrodynamics
Space Physics
Atoms And Molecules In External Fields
Plasma (ionized Gases)
Technology And Engineering
Molecules
Solar System
Online Access:
Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Single-Particle Motions
  • 3. Plasmas as Fluids
  • 4. Waves in Plasmas
  • 5. Diffusion and Resistivity
  • 6. Equilibrium and Stability
  • 7. Kinetic Theory
  • 8. Nonlinear Effects
  • Appendices
  • Appendix A. Units, Constants and Formulas, Vector Relations
  • Appendix B. Theory of Waves in a Cold Uniform Plasma
  • Appendix C. Sample Three-Hour Final Exam
  • Appendix D. Answers to Some Problems
  • Index to Problems

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