| Description |
x, 452 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Characteristic parameters of a plasma -- Single particle motions -- Waves in a cold plasma -- Kinetic theory and the moment equations -- Magnetohydrodynamics -- Discontinuities and shock waves -- Electrostatic waves in a hot unmagnetized plasma -- Waves in a hot magnetized plasma -- Nonlinear effects -- Collisional processes |
| Summary |
Suitable for students with a knowledge of advanced calculus, this book covers topics including single-particle motions, kinetic theory, magnetohydrodynamics, small amplitude waves in both cold & hot plasmas, nonlinear phenomena & collisional effects |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Plasma (Ionized gases)
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Space plasmas.
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| Author |
Bhattacharjee, A. (Amitava), 1955-
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| LC no. |
2003069745 |
| ISBN |
0521364833 hardback |
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9780521364836 hardback |
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0521367301 paperback |
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9780521367301 paperback |
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