Introduction to Plasmas and Plasma Dynamics
With Reviews of Applications in Space Propulsion, Magnetic Fusion and Space Physics
- 1st Edition - August 4, 2015
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Author: Hai-Bin Tang
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 1 6 6 1 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 1 8 0 0 - 2
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Request a sales quoteIntroduction to Plasmas and Plasma Dynamics provides an accessible introduction to the understanding of high temperature, ionized gases necessary to conduct research and develop applications related to plasmas. While standard presentations of introductory material emphasize physics and the theoretical basis of the topics, this text acquaints the reader with the context of the basic information and presents the fundamental knowledge required for advanced work or study. The book relates theory to relevant devices and mechanisms, presenting a clear outline of analysis and mathematical detail; it highlights the significance of the concepts with reviews of recent applications and trends in plasma engineering, including topics of plasma formation and magnetic fusion, plasma thrusters and space propulsion.
- Presents the essential principles of plasma dynamics needed for effective research and development work in plasma applications
- Emphasizes physical understanding and supporting theoretical foundation with reference to their utilization in devices, mechanisms and phenomena
- Covers a range of applications, including energy conversion, space propulsion, magnetic fusion, and space physics
Engineers and early career researchers working on plasma applications, Undergraduate and postgraduates students in thermal engineering, fluid engineering, and physics
DedicationPrefaceAcknowledgments1. The Plasma Medium and Plasma DevicesIntroductionPlasmas in NaturePlasmas in Laboratory/Device Applications2. Kinetic Theory of GasesIntroductionBasic Hypotheses of Kinetic TheoryPressure, Temperature, and Internal Energy ConceptsKinetic Theory and Transport ProcessesMathematical Formulation of Equilibrium Kinetic Theory3. Molecular Energy Distribution and Ionization in GasesIntroductionMolecular EnergyIonization in Gases4. ElectromagneticsIntroductionElectric Charges and Electric Fields—ElectrostaticsElectric Currents and Magnetic Fields—MagnetostaticsConservation of ChargeFaraday's LawAmpere's LawMaxwell's EquationsForces and Currents due to Applied FieldsPlasma Behavior in Gas DischargesIllustrative Applications of Maxwell's Equations5. Plasma Parameters and Regimes of InteractionIntroductionExternal ParametersParticle (Collision) ParametersSheath Formation and EffectsPlasma Oscillations and Plasma FrequencyMagnetic Field Related ParametersElectrostatic Particle Collection in (Langmuir) Probes6. Particle Orbit TheoryIntroductionCharged Particle Motion in Constant, Uniform Magnetic (B→) FieldParticle Motion in Uniform Electric and Magnetic FieldsParticle Motion in Spatially Varying (Inhomogenous) Magnetic FieldsParticle Motion with Curvature of the Magnetic Field LinesParticle Motion in Time-Varying Magnetic FieldParticle Trapping in Magnetic MirrorsAdiabatic Invariants7. Macroscopic Equations of PlasmasIntroductionElectromagnetic Energy and Momentum Addition to PlasmasConservation Equations of Magnetofluid MechanicsSingle Fluid Equations of Magnetofluid MechanicsThe MHD ApproximationsSimilarity Parameters8. Hydromagnetics—Fluid Behavior of PlasmasIntroductionBasic Equations of Continuum Plasma DynamicsTransport Effects in Plasmas and Plasma DevicesKinematics (and Dynamics) of Magnetic Fields in PlasmasMagnetohydrostaticsHydromagnetic StabilityWaves in Plasma—Propagation of PerturbationsFluid Waves and Shock Waves in Plasma9. Plasma Dynamics and Hydromagnetics: Reviews of ApplicationsIntroductionPlasma Acceleration and Energy ConversionPlasma ThrustersMagnetic Compression and HeatingWave Heating of PlasmasMagnetic Fusion PlasmasSpace Plasma Environment and Plasma DynamicsAppendix A. Conversion between MKS and Gaussian SystemAppendix B. Definite Integrals – Maxwellian Distribution FunctionsAppendix C. NomenclatureAppendix D. ProblemsIndex
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 4, 2015
- No. of pages (eBook): 362
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128016619
- eBook ISBN: 9780128018002
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Hai-Bin Tang
Dr. Hai-Bin Tang is Professor of Aerospace Science and Technology, and Vice Dean of the School of Astronautics at Beihang University, China. His research interests include plasma and fluid physics, electric propulsion and space propulsion systems, numerical modeling, and experimental measurement.
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Deputy Director, Department of Aerospace Propulsion School of Astronautics, Beihang University, ChinaRead Introduction to Plasmas and Plasma Dynamics on ScienceDirect