Plasma Physics: Basic Theory with Fusion Applications: Vol 8 (Springer series on atoms & plasmas) - Hardcover

Nishikawa, Kyoji; Wakatani, M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3540524819 ISBN 13: 9783540524816

Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 1990

Synopsis

Beginning at an introductory level, this text presents a treatment of plasma physics, including a discussion of its applications in thermo-nuclear fusion research. A feature of this book is its comprehensive description of the various concepts and formulas widely used in fusion theory based on the fundamental equations of the plasma fluid. The physics of fusion plasmas is explained mainly in relation to recent progress in tokamak research, but other plasma confinement schemes, such as stellarators and inertial confinement, are also described. The systematic presentation will help readers to understand the overall structure of plasma theory and will facilitate access to more advanced literature on special topics.

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Plasma Physics - Basic Theory with Fusion Applications presents a thorough treatment of plasma physics, beginning at an introductory level and including an extensive discussion of applications in thermonuclear fusion research. The physics of fusion plasmas is explained in relation to recent progress in tokamak research and other plasma confinement schemes, such as stellarators and intertial confinement. The unique and systematic presentation and numerous problems will help readers to understand the overall structure of plasma theory and will facilitate access to more advanced literature on specialized topics. This new edition has been updated with more recent-results.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 3540524819
• ISBN 13: 9783540524816
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 323