Books in the Series in Plasma Physics series

Presents a comprehensive survey of the theory of electromagnetic instabilities in a magnetized inhomogeneous plasma, mainly in the classical approximation of straight and parallel magnetic field lines as well as magnetic-field curvature effects. This book enables researchers to improve their knowledge of this field of plasma research.

Describes the general theory of photo acceleration, which allows fluid, kinetic, quantum, and classical electrodynamical approaches to be formulated. This book includes examples from plasma physics, cosmology, fiber optics, mathematical physics, particle accelerator physics, and radiation physics.

Anomalous transport is an ever-present phenomenon in astrophysical, geophysical, and laboratory plasmas, and it is a key topic in controlled nuclear fusion research. With the aim of unifying many theoretical models, this book systematically considers anomalous plasma transport theory.

Non-Equilibrium Air Plasmas at Atmospheric Pressure reviews recent advances and applications in the generation and maintenance of atmospheric-pressure plasmas. With contributions from leading international researchers, the coverage includes advances in atmospheric-pressure plasma source development, diagnostics and characterization, air plasma chem

Following in the footsteps of its popular predecessors, this third edition continues to provide a wide-angle, integrated view of the field of high power microwaves (HPMs). This edition includes significant updates in every chapter as well as a new chapter on beamless systems that covers nonlinear transmission lines. It discusses the key criteria that must be fulfilled for emerging applications of HPMs, explains how high power sources work, and clarifies HPM capabilities and limitations on performance.

Presents the underlying physics of fast secondary instabilities. This book discusses the basic ideas of the physics of secondary or induced, nonlinear instabilities in wave-sustaining media. It helps a range of physicists to apply the concepts discussed to obtain fresh results in plasma physics, space physics, hydrodynamics, and geophysics.

Discusses the physical processes occurring in laser-plasma interactions, including a detailed review of the relevant plasma and laser physics. This book analyzes laser absorption and propagation, electron transport, and the relevant plasma waves.

Describes the occurrence of dusty plasmas in our Solar System, the Earth's mesosphere, and in laboratory discharges. This book illustrates numerous mechanisms for charging dust particles and provides studies of the grain dynamics under the influence of forces that are common in dusty plasma environments.

Offers information on basic formulas and categorizes the possible types of waves and their interactions. This book includes modern treatments of electron cyclotron emission, collisions, Landau damping, quasilinear and non-linear wave theory, and tunneling equations. It deals with the effects of boundaries, inhomogeneities, and non-linear effects.

Dusty or complex plasmas are plasmas containing solid or liquid charged particles referred to as dust. Naturally occurring in space, on earth dust plays a key role in plasma applications associated with etching technologies in microelectronics. International in scope, this volume covers theoretical and application research.

Focusing on wave phenomena in plasmas, this text provides material for an introductory course on plasma physics and the basis for advanced course on kinetic theory. It covers fundamental kinetic equations, the Lenard-Balescu equation, and Vlasov-Maxwell equations as well as investigates the effects of collisions on various transport coefficients.

Introduces the physics of the plasma boundary region, including plasma-surface interactions, with an emphasis on those occurring in magnetically confined fusion plasmas. This book covers plasma-surface interaction, Debye sheaths, sputtering, scrape-off layers, plasma impurities, recycling and control, and diverter and limiter physics.

Divided into three parts, this work guides the reader to an understanding of the basic concepts in this field of research. It introduces you to the fundamental concepts of simulation. It also explores the mathematics and physics behind the algorithms used, and addresses some of the more complicated simulations in two and three dimensions.

Reviews advances and applications in the generation and maintenance of atmospheric-pressure plasmas. This work covers the advances in atmospheric-pressure plasma source development, diagnostics and characterization, modeling and computational techniques, and an assessment of the status and prospects of atmospheric-pressure air plasma applications.