The Statistical Theory of Non-Equilibrium Processes in a Plasma

The Statistical Theory of Non-Equilibrium Processes in a Plasma
Author: Yu L Klimontovich
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2013-09-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1483214621

The Statistical Theory of Non-equilibrium Processes in a Plasma covers the modern statistical theory of non-equilibrium processes in a plasma by a unified method, proceeding from the microscopic equations. The book discusses Maxwell equations for slow and fast processes; magnetohydrodynamic equations; microscopic equations for a plasma; and equations with a self-consistent field (Vlasov equations). The text then describes correlation and spectral function; kinetic equations for a plasma; and Landau equations. It also examines the kinetic equations and expressions for spectral functions when the radiation by plasma waves is taken into account; and the hydrodynamic description of processes in a plasma. Physicists and students taking courses in mechanics and mathematics will find the book invaluable.

Statistical Plasma Physics, Volume I

Statistical Plasma Physics, Volume I
Author: Setsuo Ichimaru
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2018-05-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 042997678X

Plasma physics is an integral part of statistical physics, complete with its own basic theories. Designed as a two-volume set, Statistical Plasma Physics is intended for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate courses on plasma and statistical physics, and as such, its presentation is self-contained and should be read without difficulty by those with backgrounds in classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics, and statistics. Major topics include: plasma phenomena in nature, kinetic equations, plasmas and dielectric media, electromagnetic properties of Vlasov plasmas in thermodynamic equilibria, transient processes, and instabilities.

Basic Principles Of Plasma Physics

Basic Principles Of Plasma Physics
Author: Setsuo Ichimaru
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2018-03-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0429970668

The book describes a statistical approach to the basics of plasma physics.

Methods of Statistical Physics

Methods of Statistical Physics
Author: A. I. Akhiezer
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 467
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1483189376

Methods of Statistical Physics is an exposition of the tools of statistical mechanics, which evaluates the kinetic equations of classical and quantized systems. The book also analyzes the equations of macroscopic physics, such as the equations of hydrodynamics for normal and superfluid liquids and macroscopic electrodynamics. The text gives particular attention to the study of quantum systems. This study begins with a discussion of problems of quantum statistics with a detailed description of the basics of quantum mechanics along with the theory of measurement. An analysis of the asymptotic behavior of universal quantities is also explained. Strong consideration is given to the systems with spontaneously broken system. Theories such as the kinetic theory of gases, the theory of Brownian motion, the theory of the slowing down of neutrons, and the theory of transport phenomena in crystals are discussed. The book will be a useful tool for physicists, mathematicians, students, and researchers in the field of statistical mechanics.