A Plasma Formulary for Physics, Technology and Astrophysics

A Plasma Formulary for Physics, Technology and Astrophysics By Dr. Declan A. Diver(auth.)
2001 | 214 Pages | ISBN: 3527402942 | PDF | 5 MB
Plasma physics has matured rapidly as a discipline, and now touches on many different research areas, including manufacturing processes. This collection of fundamental formulae and definitions in plasma physics is vital to anyone with an interest in plasmas or ionized gases, whether in physics, astronomy or engineering. Both theorists and experimentalists will find this book useful, as it incorporates the latest results and findings. The text treats astrophysical plasmas, fusion plasmas, industrial plasmas and low temperature plasmas as aspects of the same discipline - a unique approach made possible by the abbreviated nature of a formulary.Content: Chapter 1 Basic Physical Data (pages 1-11): Chapter 2 Basic Plasma Parameters (pages 13-22): Chapter 3 Discharge Plasmas and Elementary Processes (pages 23-41): Chapter 4 Radiation (pages 43-62): Chapter 5 Kinetic Theory (pages 63-74): Chapter 6 Plasma Transport (pages 75-91): Chapter 7 Plasma Waves (pages 93-115): Chapter 8 Flows (pages 117-144): Chapter 9 Equilibria and Instabilities (pages 145-166): Chapter 10 Mathematics (pages 167-186):