The Physics of Plasmas

This is a comprehensive introductory graduate textbook illustrating specialised topics in current physics.

Autorentext

Before retiring in 2001, T. J. M. Boyd was Professor of Physics at the University of Essex. He has taught plasma physics to graduates and undergraduates all over the world.

Zusammenfassung
A comprehensive introduction for advanced undergraduate and graduate students. This text covers basic theory, and develops it to illustrate some of the specialised topics in current physics, applied mathematics, astrophysics and engineering. It includes exercises throughout, and will also appeal to research physicists, nuclear and electrical engineers.

Inhalt

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Particle orbit theory; 3. Macroscopic equations; 4. Ideal magnetohydrodynamics; 5. Resistive magnetohydrodynamics; 6. Waves in unbounded homogeneous plasmas; 7. Collisionless kinetic theory; 8. Collisional kinetic theory; 9. Plasma radiation; 10. Non-linear plasma physics; 11. Aspects of inhomogeneous plasmas; 12. The classical theory of plasmas; Appendices; References; Index.