Plasma physics

This book presents a systematic introduction, practical meaning, and measurement of thermo-physical properties (i.

This book gives a concise description of the phenomenon of plasma relaxation from the point of view of resistive magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) theory.

This book describes the basic principles and techniques of cold plasma to synthesize nanomaterials, emphasizing the fundamentals.

This monograph describes lumped-element modelling techniques for inductively-coupled pulsed accelerators, starting from the basic physical description of the various processes and then bringing all the pieces together into solutions.

Scientists have long been looking for alternative methods for the cleaning of historical and cultural museum objects as conventional methods often fail to completely remove surface films, leaving contamination and surface residues behind.

With its many beautiful colour pictures, this book gives fascinating insights into the unusual forms and behaviour of matter under extremely high pressures and temperatures.

A variety of standard problems in theoretical nuclear-structure physics is addressed by the well-documented computer codes presented in this book.

This collection includes the analysis, development, and operation of high-temperature processes that involve the extraction and processing of material resources, production, and treatment of metals, alloys, and ceramic materials.

This book reviews the phenomenology displayed by relativistic jets as well as the most recent theoretical efforts to understand the physical mechanisms at their origin.

Recent advances in the development of lasers with more energy, power, and brightness have opened up new possibilities for exciting applications.

This book describes the development of sources of negative ions and their application in science and industry.

Die Sonne ist ein ziemlich durchschnittlicher Stern, der sich vor allem durch seine geringe Entfernung zur Erde auszeichnet.

The Advanced Study Institute on Strongly Coupled Plasmas was held on the campus of the Universite d'Orleans, Orleans-la-Source, France, from July 6th through July 23rd, 1977.

Dynamical systems and Nonlinear Waves in Plasmas is written in a clear and comprehensible style to serve as a compact volume for advanced postgraduate students and researchers working in the areas of Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, Dynamical Systems, Nonlinear waves in Plasmas or other nonlinear media.

A fundamental reference for graduate students and researchers in fluid mechanics.

This volume provides a good understanding of the binary fluid system, highlighting new dimensions of the existing Kalina cycle system, a thermodynamic process for converting thermal energy into usable mechanical power.

Beyond enabling new capabilities, plasma-based techniques, characterized by quantum radicals of feed gases, hold the potential to enhance and improve many processes and applications.

Spheromaks are easily formed, self-organized magnetized plasma configurations that have intrigued plasma physicists for over two decades.

A comprehensive textbook and reference for the study of the physics of ionized gases The intent of this book is to provide deep physical insight into the behavior of gases containing atoms and molecules from which one or more electrons have been ionized.

The present book provides a contemporary systematic treatment of shock waves in high-temperature collisionless plasmas as are encountered in near Earth space and in Astrophysics.

Nuclear power offers an abundant energy supply for the long term and at reasonable costs.

This volume discusses the aspects of the physics of fusion-relevant plasmas even the relevant aspects of basic plasma physics.

The aim of this book is to elucidate a number of basic topics in physics of dense plasmas that interface with condensed matter physics, atomic physics, nuclear physics, and astrophysics.

Laser-Plasma Interactions 4 is the fourth book in a series devoted to the study of laser-plasma interactions.

This monograph is dedicated to the derivation and analysis of fluid models occurring in plasma physics.

For a few seconds with large machines, scientists and engineers have now created the fusion power of the stars in the laboratory and at the same time find the rich range of complex turbulent electromagnetic waves that transport the plasma confinement systems.

This book, written by key researchers in the field, provides a comprehensive analysis and overview of the state of the art of plasma-based cancer therapy.

Embarking on a journey into the realm of quantum mechanics can be a daunting task for anyone.

This book provides a thorough account of the current status of achievements made in the area of soft X-Ray laser source development and of the increasingly diverse applications being demonstrated using such radiation sources.

Choice Outstanding Title, September 2020This book fills a gap in the middle ground between quantum mechanics of a single electron to the concept of a quantum field.

This didactic book uses a data-driven approach to connect measurements made by plasma instruments to the real world.

For the first time a book has been written on the technological and scientific knowledge, acquired during, buiding , operation and even dismantling of the Superphenix plant.

This book highlights the principles, research advances, and applications of plasmonic photocatalysis.

This textbook provides an accessible and self-contained introduction to the physics behind fluid dynamics; exploring the laws of nature describing three out of four fundamental states of matter (liquids, gases, and plasmas).

This book features several of the significant scientific debates and controversies that helped develop space science in the early space era.

This book describes the updates that have been made in the field of Plasma Biosciences and Medicine over the past few years.

This books aims at giving an overview over theoretical and phenomenological aspects of particle astrophysics and particle cosmology.

Expose Your Students to the Elegant World of Physics in an Enticing WayPhysics from Planet Earth - An Introduction to Mechanics provides a one-semester, calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics for first-year undergraduate students studying physics, chemistry, astronomy, or engineering.

Giving emphasis on electroweak nuclear interactions the book collects more than 60 papers presented at the 5th International Symposium, Prague, September 1-6, 1991.

This book contains the lectures and the concluding discussion of the "e;Seminar on Safety, Environmental Impact, and Economic Prospects of Nuclear Fusion"e;, which was held at Erice, August 6-12, 1989.

Newcomers to the field of inertial confinement fusion (ICF) often have difficulty establishing a clear picture of the overall field.

This book provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the neutronics of advanced nuclear systems, covering all key aspects, from the fundamental theories and methodologies to a wide range of advanced nuclear system designs and experiments.

this part is supported by two useful appendices on some of the mathematical tools used and the physical units of plasma physics.

Fuzzy systems and soft computing are new computing techniques that are tolerant to imprecision, uncertainty and partial truths.

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

Dissociative recombination is a complex molecular process that occurs in any plasma cold enough to contain molecular constituents.

This volume contains 14 review articles on the theory and phenomenology of the creation and diagnosis of quark-gluon plasma.