An Introduction To Plasma Astrophysics And Magnetohydrodynamics

Author : M. Goossens
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400710764

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An Introduction to Plasma Astrophysics and Magnetohydrodynamics by M. Goossens Pdf

Most of the visible matter in the universe exists in the plasma state. Plasmas are of major importance for space physics, solar physics, and astrophysics. On Earth they are essential for magnetic controlled thermonuclear fusion. This textbook collects lecture notes from a one-semester course taught at the K.U. Leuven to advanced undergraduate students in applied mathematics and physics. A particular strength of this book is that it provides a low threshold introduction to plasmas with an emphasis on first principles and fundamental concepts and properties. The discussion of plasma models is to a large extent limited to Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) with its merits and limitations clearly explained. MHD provides the students on their first encounter with plasmas, with a powerful plasma model that they can link to familiar classic fluid dynamics. The solar wind is studied as an example of hydrodynamics and MHD at work in solar physics and astrophysics.

Author : Marcel Goossens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9400710771

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An Introduction to Plasma Astrophysics and Magnetohydrodynamics by Marcel Goossens Pdf

Author : Hans Goedbloed,Rony Keppens,Stefaan Poedts
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 995 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107123922

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Magnetohydrodynamics by Hans Goedbloed,Rony Keppens,Stefaan Poedts Pdf

An introduction to magnetohydrodynamics combining theory with advanced topics including the applications of plasma physics to thermonuclear fusion and plasma astrophysics.

Author : J. P. Goedbloed,Stefaan Poedts
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004-08-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521626072

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Principles of Magnetohydrodynamics by J. P. Goedbloed,Stefaan Poedts Pdf

This textbook provides a modern and accessible introduction to magnetohydrodynamics (MHD). It describes the two main applications of plasma physics, laboratory research on thermo-nuclear fusion energy and plasma astrophysics of the solar system, stars and accretion disks, from the single viewpoint of MHD. This approach provides effective methods and insights for the interpretation of plasma phenomena on virtually all scales, from the laboratory to the universe. It equips the reader with the necessary tools to understand the complexities of plasma dynamics in extended magnetic structures. The classical MHD model is developed in detail without omitting steps in the derivations and problems are included at the end of each chapter. This text is ideal for senior-level undergraduate and graduate courses in plasma physics and astrophysics.

Author : J. P. Goedbloed,Rony Keppens,Stefaan Poedts
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 651 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139487283

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Advanced Magnetohydrodynamics by J. P. Goedbloed,Rony Keppens,Stefaan Poedts Pdf

Following on from the companion volume Principles of Magnetohydrodynamics, this textbook analyzes the applications of plasma physics to thermonuclear fusion and plasma astrophysics from the single viewpoint of MHD. This approach turns out to be ever more powerful when applied to streaming plasmas (the vast majority of visible matter in the Universe), toroidal plasmas (the most promising approach to fusion energy), and nonlinear dynamics (where it all comes together with modern computational techniques and extreme transonic and relativistic plasma flows). The textbook interweaves theory and explicit calculations of waves and instabilities of streaming plasmas in complex magnetic geometries. It is ideally suited to advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in plasma physics and astrophysics.

Author : Claudio Chiuderi,Marco Velli
Publisher : Springer
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9788847052802

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Basics of Plasma Astrophysics by Claudio Chiuderi,Marco Velli Pdf

This book is an introduction to contemporary plasma physics that discusses the most relevant recent advances in the field and covers a careful choice of applications to various branches of astrophysics and space science. The purpose of the book is to allow the student to master the basic concepts of plasma physics and to bring him or her up to date in a number of relevant areas of current research. Topics covered include orbit theory, kinetic theory, fluid models, magnetohydrodynamics, MHD turbulence, instabilities, discontinuities, and magnetic reconnection. Some prior knowledge of classical physics is required, in particular fluid mechanics, statistical physics, and electrodynamics. The mathematical developments are self-contained and explicitly detailed in the text. A number of exercises are provided at the end of each chapter, together with suggestions and solutions.

Author : May-Britt Kallenrode
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662099599

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Space Physics by May-Britt Kallenrode Pdf

Observations and physical concepts are interwoven to give basic explanations of phenomena and also show the limitations in these explanations and identify some fundamental questions. Compared to conventional plasma physics textbooks this book focuses on the concepts relevant in the large-scale space plasmas. It combines basic concepts with current research and new observations in interplanetary space and in the magnetospheres. Graduate students and young researchers starting to work in this special field of science, will find the numerous references to review articles as well as important original papers helpful to orientate themselves in the literature. Emphasis is on energetic particles and their interaction with the plasma as examples for non-thermal phenomena, shocks and their role in particle acceleration as examples for non-linear phenomena. This second edition has been updated and extended. Improvements include: the use of SI units; addition of recent results from SOHO and Ulysses; improved treatment of the magnetosphere as a dynamic phenomenon; text restructured to provide a closer coupling between basic physical concepts and observed complex phenomena.

Author : Peter Andrew Sturrock
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1994-06-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521448107

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Plasma Physics by Peter Andrew Sturrock Pdf

Plasma Physics presents an authoritative and wide-ranging pedagogic study of the 'fourth' state of matter. The constituents of the plasma state are influenced by electric and magnetic fields, and in turn also produce electric and magnetic fields. This fact leads to a rich array of properties of the plasma state. A basic knowledge of mathematics and physics is preferable to appreciate fully this text. The author uses examples throughout, many taken from astrophysical phenomena, to explain concepts. In addition, problem sets at the end of each chapter will serve to reinforce key points.

Author : Sébastien Galtier
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107158658

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Introduction to Modern Magnetohydrodynamics by Sébastien Galtier Pdf

An introductory text on magnetohydrodynamics for advanced students, covering its broad range of applications in nature and in the laboratory.

Author : Richard Fitzpatrick
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000809855

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Plasma Physics by Richard Fitzpatrick Pdf

Encompasses the Lectured Works of a Renowned Expert in the Field Plasma Physics: An Introduction is based on a series of university course lectures by a leading name in the field, and thoroughly covers the physics of the fourth state of matter. This textbook provides a concise and cohesive introduction to plasma physics theory and offers a solid foundation for students of physics wishing to take higher level courses in plasma physics. Mathematically Rigorous, but Driven by Physics The author provides an in-depth discussion of the various fluid theories typically used in plasma physics, presenting non-relativistic, fully ionized, nondegenerate, quasi-neutral, and weakly coupled plasma. This second edition has been fully updated to include new content on collisions and magnetic reconnection. It contains over 80 exercises—carefully selected for their pedagogical value—with fully worked out solutions available in a separate solutions manual for professors. The material presents a number of applications, and works through specific topics including basic plasma parameters, the theory of charged particle motion in inhomogeneous electromagnetic fields, collisions, plasma fluid theory, electromagnetic waves in cold plasmas, electromagnetic wave propagation through inhomogeneous plasmas, kinetic theory, magnetohydrodynamical fluid theory, and magnetic reconnection.

Author : D. A. Gurnett,A. Bhattacharjee
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521364833

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Introduction to Plasma Physics by D. A. Gurnett,A. Bhattacharjee Pdf

Advanced undergraduate/beginning graduate text on space and laboratory plasma physics.

Author : Dieter Biskamp
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003-07-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139441674

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Magnetohydrodynamic Turbulence by Dieter Biskamp Pdf

This book presents an introduction to, and modern account of, magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) turbulence, an active field both in general turbulence theory and in various areas of astrophysics. The book starts by introducing the MHD equations, certain useful approximations and the transition to turbulence. The second part of the book covers incompressible MHD turbulence, the macroscopic aspects connected with the different self-organization processes, the phenomenology of the turbulence spectra, two-point closure theory, and intermittency. The third considers two-dimensional turbulence and compressible (in particular, supersonic) turbulence. Because of the similarities in the theoretical approach, these chapters start with a brief account of the corresponding methods developed in hydrodynamic turbulence. The final part of the book is devoted to astrophysical applications: turbulence in the solar wind, in accretion disks, and in the interstellar medium. This book is suitable for graduate students and researchers working in turbulence theory, plasma physics and astrophysics.

Author : Donald A. Gurnett,Amitava Bhattacharjee
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 535 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107027374

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Introduction to Plasma Physics by Donald A. Gurnett,Amitava Bhattacharjee Pdf

Introducing the principles and applications of plasma physics, this new edition is ideal as an advanced undergraduate or graduate-level text.

Author : T. J. M. Boyd,J. J. Sanderson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2003-01-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521459125

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The Physics of Plasmas by T. J. M. Boyd,J. J. Sanderson Pdf

The Physics of Plasmas provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject, illustrating the basic theory with examples drawn from fusion, space and astrophysical plasmas. A particular strength of the book is its discussion of the various models used to describe plasma physics and the relationships between them. These include particle orbit theory, fluid equations, ideal and resistive magnetohydrodynamics, wave equations and kinetic theory. The reader will gain a firm grounding in the fundamentals, and develop this into an understanding of some of the more specialised topics. Throughout the text, there is an emphasis on the physical interpretation of plasma phenomena. Exercises are provided throughout. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students of physics, applied mathematics, astronomy and engineering will find a clear but rigorous explanation of the fundamental properties of plasmas with minimal mathematical formality. This book will also appeal to research physicists, nuclear and electrical engineers.

Author : George K Parks
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000303476

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Physics Of Space Plasmas by George K Parks Pdf

This textbook was developed to provide seniors and first-year graduate students in physical sciences with a general knowledge of electrodynamic phenomena in space. Since the launch of the first unmanned satellite in 1957, experiments have been performed to study the behavior of electromagnetic fields and charged particles. There is now a considerable amount of data on hand, and many articles, including excellent review articles, have been written for the specialists. However, for students, new researchers, and non-specialists, a need still exists for a book that integrates these observations in a coherent way. This book is an attempt to meet that need by using the theory of classical electrodynamics to unify space observations. The contents of this book are based on classroom notes developed for an introductory space physics course that the author has taught for many years at the University of Washington. Students taking the course normally have had an undergraduate course in electricity and magnetism but they come with very little knowledge about space.