Fundamentals of Plasma Physics - Paul M. Bellan
Fundamentals of Plasma Physics
by Paul M. Bellan (Author)
Product Details
- Hardcover: 628 pages
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press (May 1, 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0521821169
- ISBN-13: 978-0521821162
Review
‘ … gives an exceptionally lucid and compelling overview of recent progress in this broad branch of physics. The unique organization of the book and straightforward writing style reflect the extensive teaching background of the author. … a welcome addition to the library of both the expert and the newcomer to the field.’ Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
‘Paul Bellan has written a conscientious and elegantly produced textbook single-particle orbit theory and linearized weaves in an unbounded plasma are particularly well done I cannot seriously fault the book, and a lot can be learned from it. to the extent possible, many of its developments can stand alone. picking up the text and reading at random is often rewarding. it is illustrated profusely and well, with much geometrical insight into magnetostatic configurations, particularly.’ Theoretical Computational Fluid Dynamics
Book Description
This rigorous explanation of plasmas is relevant to diverse plasma applications such as controlled fusion, astrophysical plasmas, solar physics, magnetospheric plasmas, and plasma thrusters. More thorough than previous texts, this book exploits powerful new mathematical techniques to develop deeper insights into plasma behavior. After developing the basic plasma equations from first principles, the book explores single particle motion with particular attention to adiabatic invariance. The author then examines types of plasma waves and the issue of Landau damping. Magnetohydrodynamic equilibrium and stability are tackled with emphasis on the topological concepts of magnetic helicity and self-organization. Advanced topics follow, including magnetic reconnection, nonlinear waves, and the Fokker-Planck treatment of collisions. The book concludes by discussing unconventional plasmas such as non-neutral and dusty plasmas. Written for beginning graduate students and advanced undergraduates, this text emphasizes the fundamental principles that apply across many different contexts.
About the Author
Paul M. Bellan is Professor of Applied Physics at the California Institute of Technology.
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