Collective Modes In Inhomogeneous Plasmas

Author : Jan Weiland
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 208 pages
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Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0750305894

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Collective Modes in Inhomogeneous Plasmas by Jan Weiland Pdf

Collective Modes in Inhomogeneous Plasmas: Kinetic and Advanced Fluid Theory presents the collective drift and MHD-type modes in inhomogeneous plasmas from the point of view of two-fluid and kinetic theory. Written by an internationally respected plasma transport theoretician, this introductory monograph emphasizes the description of the plasma rather than the geometry to present a more general approach to a large class of plasma problems. Starting with generalized fluid equations for low frequency phenomena, the author shows how drift waves and MHD-type modes can arise from the effects of inhomogeneities in the plasma. The kinetic description is then presented to reveal a host of phenomena ranging from vortex modes and finite Larmor radius effects to trapped and fast particle instabilities, transport, diffusion, and other advanced fluid effects. Theoretical and computational plasma physicists modeling confined plasmas will find this illustrated book a very valuable addition to their collection.

Author : Joyce Newman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 1332114245

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Collective Modes in an Inhomogeneous Electron Gas (Classic Reprint) by Joyce Newman Pdf

Excerpt from Collective Modes in an Inhomogeneous Electron Gas VI. The Solution for a Dense Electron Gas in an External Potential - Method I; 1. The Solution Expressed in Terms of a Green's Function; 2. Evaluation of the Green's Function; VII. The Solution for a Dense Electron Gas in an External Potential - Method II; 1. An Approximation for the Modified Interaction for a Slowly Varying External Potential; 2. A Sample Term of the Solution Expressed as a Many Dimensional Integral; 3. A Variational Principle is Introduced to Simplify the Integration; 4. The Sample Term of the Solution is Reduced to a Two Dimensional Integral; 5. The Complete General Solution Expressed as a Two Dimensional Integral; 6. This Method Applied to a Uniform Electron Gas - The Solution for a Uniform Electron Gas Expressed as a Two Dimensional Integral; 7. The Limit of the General Solution when the External Potential Goes to Zero; 8. a. The Remaining Integrations for the Uniform Gas Approximated by the Method of Steepest Descent; b. The Error Introduced by this Approximation About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Horton, Jr C Wendell
Publisher : #N/A
Page : 524 pages
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Release : 2017-07-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813225909

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Turbulent Transport In Magnetized Plasmas (Second Edition) by Horton, Jr C Wendell Pdf

For a few seconds with large machines, scientists and engineers have now created the fusion power of the stars in the laboratory and at the same time find the rich range of complex turbulent electromagnetic waves that transport the plasma confinement systems. The turbulent transport mechanisms created in the laboratory are explained in detail in the second edition of "Turbulent Transport in Magnetized Plasmas" by Professor Horton. The principles and properties of the major plasma confinement machines are explored with basic physics to the extent currently understood. For the observational laws that are not understood — the empirical confinement laws — offering challenges to the next generation of plasma students and researchers — are explained in detail. An example, is the confinement regime — called the "I–mode" — currently a hot topic — is explored. Numerous important problems and puzzles for the next generation of plasma scientists are explained. There is growing demand for new simulation codes utilizing the massively parallel computers with MPI and GPU methods. When the 20 billion dollar ITER machine is tested in the 2020ies, new theories and faster/smarter computer simulations running in near real-time control systems will be used to control the burning hydrogen plasmas.

Author : Joyce Newman,Jerome K. Percus
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-02-07
Category : History
ISBN : 1376970171

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Collective Modes in an Inhomogeneous Electron Gas by Joyce Newman,Jerome K. Percus Pdf

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Author : A. Yoshizawa,S.I. Itoh,K. Itoh
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2002-11-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420033694

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Plasma and Fluid Turbulence by A. Yoshizawa,S.I. Itoh,K. Itoh Pdf

Theory and modelling with direct numerical simulation and experimental observations are indispensable in the understanding of the evolution of nature, in this case the theory and modelling of plasma and fluid turbulence. Plasma and Fluid Turbulence: Theory and Modelling explains modelling methodologies in depth with regard to turbulence phenomena a

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Controlled fusion
ISBN : UOM:39015033686083

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Fusion Energy Update by Anonim Pdf

Author : H Wilhelmsson,E Lazzaro
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420033588

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Reaction-Diffusion Problems in the Physics of Hot Plasmas by H Wilhelmsson,E Lazzaro Pdf

The physics of hot plasmas is of great importance for describing many phenomena in the universe and is fundamental for the prospect of future fusion energy production on Earth. Nontrivial results of nonlinear electromagnetic effects in plasmas include the self-organization and self-formation in the plasma of structures compact in time and space. Th

Author : V.N Oraevsky
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351428217

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Non-Linear Instabilities in Plasmas and Hydrodynamics by V.N Oraevsky Pdf

For the first time in a single book, Non-Linear Instabilities in Plasmas and Hydrodynamics presents the underlying physics of fast secondary instabilities. This exceptionally well-written, introductory book discusses the basic ideas of the physics of secondary or induced, nonlinear instabilities in wave-sustaining media. The authors, world-renowned experts in the field, have brought together the results of papers scattered throughout the literature to explain subjects as diverse as fluctuation chaos, wave-turbulent instabilities, vortex dynamos, beam-plasma interactions, plasma confinement, and the origins of typhoons in the Earth's atmosphere and magnetic fields in galaxies. Paving the way for new and exciting research in the future, this broad, interdisciplinary book enables a wide range of physicists to apply the concepts discussed to obtain new results in plasma physics, space physics, hydrodynamics, and geophysics.

Author : K Muraoka,M Maeda
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420034066

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Laser-Aided Diagnostics of Plasmas and Gases by K Muraoka,M Maeda Pdf

Updated and expanded from the original Japanese edition, Laser-Aided Diagnostics of Gases and Plasmas takes a unique approach in treating laser-aided diagnostics. The book unifies the subject by joining applications instead of describing each application as a totally separate system. In taking this approach, it highlights the relative strengths of

Author : P.K Shukla,A.A Mamun
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420034103

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Introduction to Dusty Plasma Physics by P.K Shukla,A.A Mamun Pdf

Introduction to Dusty Plasma Physics contains a detailed description of the occurrence of dusty plasmas in our Solar System, the Earth's mesosphere, and in laboratory discharges. The 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.

Author : C Wendell Horton, Jr,Sadruddin Benkadda
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814678681

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Iter Physics by C Wendell Horton, Jr,Sadruddin Benkadda Pdf

The promise of a vast and clean source of thermal power drove physics research for over fifty years and has finally come to collimation with the international consortium led by the European Union and Japan, with an agreement from seven countries to build a definitive test of fusion power in ITER. It happened because scientists since the Manhattan project have envisioned controlled nuclear fusion in obtaining energy with no carbon dioxide emissions and no toxic nuclear waste products.This large toroidal magnetic confinement ITER machine is described from confinement process to advanced physics of plasma-wall interactions, where pulses erupt from core plasma blistering the machine walls. Emissions from the walls reduce the core temperature which must remain ten times hotter than the 15 million degree core solar temperature to maintain ITER fusion power. The huge temperature gradient from core to wall that drives intense plasma turbulence is described in detail.Also explained are the methods designed to limit the growth of small magnetic islands, the growth of edge localized plasma plumes and the solid state physics limits of the stainless steel walls of the confinement vessel from the burning plasma. Designs of the wall coatings and the special 'exhaust pipe' for spent hot plasma are provided in two chapters. And the issues associated with high-energy neutrons — about 10 times higher than in fission reactions — and how they are managed in ITER, are detailed.

Author : Patrick H. Diamond,Sanae-I. Itoh,Kimitaka Itoh
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139489362

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Modern Plasma Physics: Volume 1, Physical Kinetics of Turbulent Plasmas by Patrick H. Diamond,Sanae-I. Itoh,Kimitaka Itoh Pdf

Developing the physical kinetics of plasma turbulence through a focus on quasi-particle models and dynamics, this volume will interest researchers and graduate students in plasma physics. It discusses essential physics concepts and theoretical methods for weak and strong fluid and phase space turbulence in plasma systems far from equilibrium.

Author : Setsuo Ichimaru
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780429981746

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Basic Principles Of Plasma Physics by Setsuo Ichimaru Pdf

The book describes a statistical approach to the basics of plasma physics.

Author : Shalom Eliezer
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2002-08-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420033380

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The Interaction of High-Power Lasers with Plasmas by Shalom Eliezer Pdf

The Interaction of High-Power Lasers with Plasmas provides a thorough self-contained discussion of the physical processes occurring in laser-plasma interactions, including a detailed review of the relevant plasma and laser physics. The book analyzes laser absorption and propagation, electron transport, and the relevant plasma waves in detail. It al

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1288 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Nuclear energy
ISBN : UOM:39015023546370

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Nuclear Science Abstracts by Anonim Pdf