Plasma Physics Basic Theory with Fusion Applications

Plasma Physics - Basic Theory with Fusion Applications presents a thorough treatment of plasma physics, beginning at an introductory level and including an extensive discussion of applications in thermonuclear fusion research. The physics of fusion plasmas is explained in relation to recent progress...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Nishikawa, K., Wakatani, M. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2000, 2000
Edition:3rd ed. 2000
Series:Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • I Basic Theory
  • 2. Basic Properties of Plasma
  • 3. Individual Particle Motion
  • 4. Formulation of Plasma Theory
  • 5. Electrostatic Response
  • 6. Kinetic Theory
  • 7. General Theory of Linear Waves
  • 8. Parametric Excitation and Mode Coupling
  • II Applications to Fusion Plasmas
  • 9. Plasma Confinement for Fusion
  • 10. Ideal Magnetohydrodynamics
  • 11. Resistive Magnetohydrodynamics
  • 12. Wave—Plasma Interactions
  • 13. Transport Processes
  • 14. Progress in Fusion Research
  • A. Appendix
  • A.1 Problems to Part I Basic Theory
  • A.2 Problems to Part II Applications to to Fusion Plasmas
  • References