Physics of Partially Ionized Plasmas

Physics of Partially Ionized Plasmas
Author: Vinod Krishan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2016-05-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1107117399

"Provides comprehensive information on various aspects of partially ionized plasmas"--

Transport Phenomena in Partially Ionized Plasma

Transport Phenomena in Partially Ionized Plasma
Author: V.A. Rozhansky
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 488
Release: 2001-11-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1482288095

Transport phenomena in plasmas are the relatively slow processes of particle momentum and energy transport systems in a state of mechanical equilibrium. In contrast to neutral gases, these phenomena in plasmas are greatly influenced by self-consistent fields, in particular electric fields. These can produce particle and energy fluxes, in addition t

Physics of Partially Ionized Plasmas

Physics of Partially Ionized Plasmas
Author: Vinod Krishan
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2016-05-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1316758966

This book presents a pedagogical account of the physics of partially ionized plasmas starting from first principles. It includes a set of unsolved problems at the cutting edge of research in the field, from the formulation to the application level.

Partially Ionized Plasmas Throughout the Cosmos - Proceedings of the 2010 Huntsville Workshop

Partially Ionized Plasmas Throughout the Cosmos - Proceedings of the 2010 Huntsville Workshop
Author: Vladimir Florinski
Publisher: American Institute of Physics
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-10-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780735409262

These proceedings will be of interest to scientists in the fields of space physics, theoretical and observational astrophysics, plasma physics, and turbulence theory. Most of the ordinary matter in the Universe exists in a partially ionized plasma state. Examples found in this book include solar flares, the heliosphere, interstellar clouds, supernova shock waves and relativistic jets. The papers discuss various plasma processes in astrophysics such as relativistic flows, instabilities, turbulence, generation of magnetic fields, charged particle acceleration, and cosmic radiation.

Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion

Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Author: Francis Chen
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 499
Release: 2015-12-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3319223097

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 manner the work covers single-particle motions, fluid equations for plasmas, wave motions, diffusion and resistivity, Landau damping, plasma instabilities and nonlinear problems. For students, this outstanding text offers a painless introduction to this important field; for teachers, a large collection of problems; and for researchers, a concise review of the fundamentals as well as original treatments of a number of topics never before explained so clearly. This revised edition contains new material on kinetic effects, including Bernstein waves and the plasma dispersion function, and on nonlinear wave equations and solitons. For the third edition, updates was made throughout each existing chapter, and two new chapters were added; Ch 9 on “Special Plasmas” and Ch 10 on Plasma Applications (including Atmospheric Plasmas).

Transport Phenomena in Partially Ionized Plasma

Transport Phenomena in Partially Ionized Plasma
Author: Vladimir. A. Rozhansky
Publisher: Gordon & Breach Science Publishers
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2001-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789056990381

Transport phenomena in plasmas are the relatively slow process of particle, momentum and energy transport in systems in a state of mechanical equilibrium. In contrast to neutral gases, these phenomena in plasmas are greatly influenced by self-consistent fields in particular electric fields. These can produce particle and energy fluxes, in addition to those generated by the homogeneity of the plasma composition and temperature. As a result, the physical effects accompanying transport phenomena in plasmas are far more numerous and complicated than those in neutral gases, and the solution of corresponding problems is more difficult. The effects however, are usually far more interesting and sometimes surprising.Presenting a systematic survey and analysis of the main mechanism of transport phenomena in plasma this book also gives examples of gradually increasing complexity to illustrate these mechanisms and the relationships between them. Special attention is paid to the analysis of experimentalmeasurements, and the relevant processes are considered analytically as well as qualitatively.Many of the problems dealt with are of considerable practical interest, and the phenomena described often determine the main characteristics of processes and devices. Therefore this book will be of interest to researchers who need to know the properties of real, specific systems, as well as to engineers and advanced students in the physics of plasmas, semiconductors, various types of gas discharges and the ionosphere.