Characteristic parameters of a plasma -- Single particle motions -- Waves in a cold plasma -- Kinetic theory and the moment equations -- Magnetohydrodynamics -- MHD equilibria and stability -- Discontinuities and shock waves -- Electrostatic waves in a hot unmagnetized plasma --…
& Quot;The emphasis of this text is on basic plasma theory, with applications to both space and laboratory plasmas. All mathematical concepts beyond those normally covered in an advanced calculus course are fully explained. & quot. & quot;This book is structured as a text for a …
The emphasis of this text is on basic plasma theory, with applications to both space and laboratory plasmas. All mathematical concepts beyond those normally covered in an advanced calculus course are fully explained. Topics covered include single-particle motions, kinetic theory…