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Introduction To Plasma Physics

by Francis F. Chen
Introduction To Plasma Physics - Thryft
Introduction To Plasma Physics - Thryft

Understand plasma physics in a painless manner.

If you want a beginner-friendly guide to plasma physics, Introduction to Plasma Physics by Francis F. Chen is an excellent choice. The book takes a two-fluid picture approach to understanding plasmas which is more accurate and easy to comprehend for low-density phenomena. It is also less math-heavy, making it perfect for students who do not have an extensive background in mathematics. Overall, the book is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn the basics of plasma physics without getting overwhelmed by complex equations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Introduction To Plasma Physics

by Francis F. Chen
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ISBN: 9780306307553
Authors: Francis F. Chen
Publisher: Springer
Date of Publication: 1995-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science, Physics
Related Topics: Physics, Space
Goodreads rating: 3.0
(rated by 6 readers)

Description

This book grew out of lecture notes for an undergraduate course in plasma physics that has been offered for a number of years at UCLA. With the current increase in interest in controlled fusion and the wide­ spread use of plasma physics in space research and relativistic as­ trophysics, it makes sense for the study of plasmas to become a part of an undergraduate student's basic experience, along with subjects like thermodynamics or quantum mechanics. Although the primary purpose of this book was to fulfill a need for a text that seniors or juniors can really understand, I hope it can also serve as a painless way for scientists in other fields-solid state or laser physics, for instance­ to become acquainted with plasmas. Two guiding principles were Do not leave algebraic steps as an exercise for the reader, and do not let the algebra obscure the physics. The extent to which these opposing aims could be met is largely due to the treatment of a plasma as two interpenetrating fluids. The two-fluid picture is both easier to understand and more accurate than the single-fluid approach, at least for low-density plasma phe­ nomena.
 

Understand plasma physics in a painless manner.

If you want a beginner-friendly guide to plasma physics, Introduction to Plasma Physics by Francis F. Chen is an excellent choice. The book takes a two-fluid picture approach to understanding plasmas which is more accurate and easy to comprehend for low-density phenomena. It is also less math-heavy, making it perfect for students who do not have an extensive background in mathematics. Overall, the book is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn the basics of plasma physics without getting overwhelmed by complex equations.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.