Introduction to plasma dynamics [electronic resource] / A.I. Morozov, Alexey Morozov

Includes bibliographical references and index

1. Fields, particles, blocks (point models) -- 2. One-fluid plasma models -- 3. Two-fluid hydrodynamic plasma models -- 4. Collisionless kinetic models of processes in plasma Vlasov-Maxwell equations -- 5. Kinetics of two-component plasma in classic collisions -- 6. Plasma processes with transformation of particles and radiation -- 7. Interaction of plasma with the surface of solids -- 8. Instabilities and self-organisation of plasma dynamic systems -- 9. Processes in cosmos and plasma dynamics -- 10. Examples of modern plasma technologies

"Beginning with an introduction to the characteristics and types of plasmas, this text covers the basic models of classical diffuse plasmas used to describe such phenomena as linear and shock waves, stationary flows, elements of plasma chemistry, and principles of plasma lasers. It describes a number of cosmic objects, including planetary vortices and magnetospheres. The book also discusses applied plasma dynamic systems, with special attention given to the history of plasma studies up to the present day. In addition, it reviews problems of controlled thermonuclear synthesis"-- Provided by publisher

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