Introduction to Plasmas and Plasma Dynamics
With Plasma Physics Applications to Space Propulsion, Magnetic Fusion and Space Physics
- 2nd Edition - May 8, 2024
- Latest edition
- Authors: Hai-Bin Tang, Thomas M. York
- Language: English
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Description
Description
Introduction to Plasmas and Plasma Dynamics: With Plasma Physics Applications to Space Propulsion, Second Edition provides an accessible introduction to the understanding of the high temperature, ionized gases necessary to conduct research and develop applications related to plasmas. Thoroughly updated and expanded, this second edition is also amended for greater ease of use with the inclusion of self-study problems. New chapters addressing numerical methods in plasmas, the kinetic description and analysis of plasma, and the chemistry of the ionosphere open up this subject to a broader range of readers.
Starting with the essential theory, this book goes on to describe relevant devices and mechanisms, before presenting a clear outline of the analysis and numerical details of plasma. The latest trends, concepts, and applications in plasma engineering are also addressed, including plasma formation and magnetic fusion, plasma thrusters and space propulsion.
Key features
Key features
- Describes plasma applications with close reference to elementary processes, promoting a deeper understanding of plasmas in new fields
- Provides structured problems in every chapter that help readers grasp the book’s practical lessons
- Includes a new chapter on numerical methods in plasmas that adds crucial context for experimental approaches
Readership
Readership
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. The Plasma Medium and Plasma Devices
PART I Physics Concepts
2. Kinetic Theory of Gases
3. Molecular Energy Distribution and Ionization in Gases
4. Electromagnetics
PART II Plasma Concepts
5. Plasma Parameters and Regimes of Interaction
6. Particle Orbit Theory
7. Macroscopic Equations of Plasmas
8. Hydromagnetics; Fluid Behavior of Plasmas
9. Introduction to Kinetic Behavior and Analysis
10. Numerical Simulation and Plasma Representations
PART III Plasma Physics Applications
11. Plasma Acceleration and Energy Conversion
12. Plasma Thrusters
13. Magnetic Compression and Heating
14. Wave Heating of Plasmas
15. Magnetic Fusion Plasmas
16. Space Plasma: Environment and Plasma Dynamics
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: May 8, 2024
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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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.