Nonlinear And Relativistic Effects In Plasmas

Author : V. Stefan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 786 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1991-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0883187876

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Nonlinear and Relativistic Effects in Plasmas by V. Stefan Pdf

"Blurb & Contents" Culled from the thousands of papers published in American Institute of Physics Soviet Translation journals during 1987 and 1988, this reprint collection presents 91 of the Russia's finest papers on semiconductor physics and technology. In their selections, the editors were advised and assisted by leading experts in the field from both Russia and the United States, resulting in a collection objectively representing only the most important and enduring Russian contributions to semiconductor physics and technology.

Author : V. Tsytovich
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468417883

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Nonlinear Effects in Plasma by V. Tsytovich Pdf

For some time now there has been an interest in the nop. linear interaction of electromagnetic waves in plasma [1,2]. But only in the last few years has the theory of nonlinear wave inter action effects undergone such vigorous development as to result in the formulation of clear phYSical concepts regarding the mech anisms of interaction. This development has been engendered by attempts to solve many of the plasma-physical problems accom panying the tremendous growth of experimental research [3]. The importance of nonlinear effects in modern plasma physics is dis cussed in detail in Chap. I. At this point we merely stress the fact that today the analysis of nonlinear effects is a practical ne cessity in any experiment involving plasma instabilities. We should also point out that plasma instabilities can assert them selves extensively in solids (solid state plasma) and play an im portant part in the study of cosmic plasma. Consequently, the problems of nonlinear wave interaction in plasma are of concern to those working in widely different areas of physics. Yet it is difficult to assimilate the results of investigations on nonlinear effects, owing to the complicated way in which the results of orig inal research are presented. In the present book the author hopes in some measure to fill the need for a text on the physics of non linear effects that is accessible to a fairly general audience.

Author : Gabor Kalman,M. Feix
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Nonlinear theories
ISBN : UOM:39015003416909

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Nonlinear Effects in Plasmas by Gabor Kalman,M. Feix Pdf

Author : A. Hasegawa
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642659805

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Plasma Instabilities and Nonlinear Effects by A. Hasegawa Pdf

In recent years the significant progress in satellite-based observations of plasma states and associated electromagnetic phenomena in space has resulted in the accumulation of much evidence of various plasma instabilities. Today plasma instabilities are believed to be responsible for electromagnetic radiation as well as for many of the macroscopic dynamics of plasmas in space. Most students who begin to study plasma physics are intrigued by the unstable nature of plasmas compared with other states of matter; however, they often become frustrated because there are so many in stabilities. Such frustration explains in part why there is no textbook which treats this subject exclusively. A description of plasma instabilities in a systematic way is nontrivial and takes a pertinacious effort. This book is an attempt to provide a basic introduction on the subject and covers most of the important instabilities. However, the author must apologize for any omission of references to contributions of individuals who deserve more credit. The reader is assumed to have a general knowledge of plasma physics obtainable in an undergraduate course. The book is intended to be used as a reference text on the subject of plasma instabilities at the under graduate level as well as for a text in a special course in graduate school. Because the book is part of a series on physics and chemistry in space, emphasis is placed on plasma instabilities relevant in space plasmas.

Author : Heinrich Hora
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Laser-plasma interactions
ISBN : LCCN:2014028708

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Laser Plasma Physics by Heinrich Hora Pdf

Author : Heinrich Hora
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2008-11-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540889663

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Plasmas at High Temperature and Density by Heinrich Hora Pdf

"New physics" is an appealing new keyword, not yet devalued by the ravages of inflation. But what has this to do with such an ugly field as plasma physics, steeped in classical physics, mostly outworn, with all its unsolved and ambiguous technological problems and its messy and open ended numerical studies? "New physics" is concerned with quarks, Higgs particles, grand unified theory, super strings, gravitational waves, and the profound basics of cosmology and black holes. It is the field of astonishing quantum effects, demonstrated by the von Klitzing effect and high temperature superconductors. But what can plasma physicists offer, after so many years of expensive and frustrating research to solve the problem of fusion energy? One may suggest that the fascinating research ofchaos with applications to plasma, or the achievements of statistical mechanics applied to plasmas, has something to offer and should be the subject of attention. However, this is not the aim of this book. Complementing the traditional aim of physics, which is to interpret the phenomena of nature by generalizing laws such that exact predictions about new properties and effects can be drawn, this book demonstrates how new physics has been derived over the last 30 years from the state of matter which exists at high temperatures (plasma).

Author : Hans Wilhelmsson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1977-02
Category : Science
ISBN : UCAL:B4128511

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Plasma Physics by Hans Wilhelmsson Pdf

A Nobel Foundation Symposium on the subject: "Nonlinear Effects 1n Plasmas", was held at Aspenasgarden, Lerum, in the G6teborg area of Sweden from June 11-17, 1976. The Symposium was the 36th in the series of Nobel Foundation Symposia, which have been held mainly within the areas of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace prizes. Some 30 leading experts from the United States, Soviet Union, Japan and Western Europe attended the Symposium. The purpose of the Symposium was to discuss various topics in the field of modern plasma physics. We had to select from this vast area of active research a suitable common theme with a great number of new and interesting contributions. We decided to devote our Sym posium in particular to nonlinear effects in plasmas and to emphasize some areas where important developments seemed to be taking place. In recent years basic theory and experiments in nonlinear plasma physics have been stimulated largely by the need for an energy source based on fusion of light nuclei. In many laboratories all over the world attempts are being made to come closer to the final goal by studying magnetically confined plasmas and systems of inertial con finement. Heating of plasmas to fusion temperatures remains a key problem. There are good reasons to believe that the nonlinear effects in plasmas will play an important role for fusion, a long-range program which is still largely in its basic research phase.

Author : B.K Shivamoggi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400927728

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Introduction to Nonlinear Fluid-Plasma Waves by B.K Shivamoggi Pdf

A variety of nonlinear effects occur in a plasma. First, there are the wave steepening effects which can occur in any fluid in which the propagation speed depends upon the wave-amplitude. In a dispersive medium this can lead to classes of nonlinear waves which may have stationary solutions like solitons and shocks. Because the plasma also acts like an inherently nonlinear dielectric resonant interactions among waves lead to exchange of energy among them. Further, an electromagnetic wave interacting with a plasma may parametrically excite other waves in the plasma. A large-amplitude Langmuir wave undergoes a modulational instability which arises through local depressions in plasma density and the corresponding increases in the energy density of the wave electric field. Whereas a field collapse occurs in two and three dimensions, in a one-dimensional case, spatially localized stationary field structures called Langmuir solitons can result. Many other plasma waves like upper-hybrid waves, lower-hybrid waves etc. can also undergo a modulational instability and produce localized field structures. A new type of nonlinear effect comes into play when an electromagnetic wave propagating through a plasma is strong enough to drive the electrons to relativistic speeds. This leads to a propagation of an electromagnetic wave in a normally overdense plasma, and the coupling of the electromagnetic wave to a Langmuir wave in the plasma. The relativistic mass variation of the electrons moving in an intense electromagnetic wave can also lead to a modulational instability of the latter.

Author : Mitsuo Kono,Milos Skoric
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642146947

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Nonlinear Physics of Plasmas by Mitsuo Kono,Milos Skoric Pdf

A nonlinearity is one of the most important notions in modern physics. A plasma is rich in nonlinearities and provides a variety of behaviors inherent to instabilities, coherent wave structures and turbulence. The book covers the basic concepts and mathematical methods, necessary to comprehend nonlinear problems widely encountered in contemporary plasmas, but also in other fields of physics and current research on self-organized structures and magnetized plasma turbulence. The analyses make use of strongly nonlinear models solved by analytical techniques backed by extensive simulations and available experiments. The text is written for senior undergraduates, graduate students, lecturers and researchers in laboratory, space and fusion plasmas.

Author : Robert W. Boyd
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-05-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080485960

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Nonlinear Optics by Robert W. Boyd Pdf

Nonlinear optics is the study of the interaction of intense laser light with matter. The third edition of this textbook has been rewritten to conform to the standard SI system of units and includes comprehensively updated material on the latest developments in the field. The book presents an introduction to the entire field of optical physics and specifically the area of nonlinear optics, covering fundamental issues and applied aspects of this exciting area. Nonlinear Optics will have lasting appeal to a wide audience of physics, optics, and electrical engineering students, as well as to working researchers and engineers. Those in related fields, such as materials science and chemistry, will also find this book of particular interest. Presents an introduction to the entire field of optical physics from the perspective of nonlinear optics Combines first-rate pedagogy with a treatment of fundamental aspects of nonlinear optics Covers all the latest topics and technology in this ever-evolving industry Strong emphasis on the fundamentals

Author : Ilya Prigogine,W. Horton,Y. Ichikawa,G. Zaslavsky
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1992-10-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0883189232

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Chaotic Dynamics and Transport in Fluids and Plasmas by Ilya Prigogine,W. Horton,Y. Ichikawa,G. Zaslavsky Pdf

Market: Students and researchers in chaos, plasma physics, and fluid transport. This superb collection of invited papers offers an excellent overview of the current status and future trends in chaotic dynamics, plasma and fluid physics, nonlinear phenomena and chaos, and transport and turbulence studies.

Author : D.G. Swanson
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323141635

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Plasma Waves by D.G. Swanson Pdf

Plasma Waves discusses the basic development and equations for the many aspects of plasma waves. The book is organized into two major parts, examining both linear and nonlinear plasma waves in the eight chapters it encompasses. After briefly discussing the properties and applications of plasma wave, the book goes on examining the wave types in a cold, magnetized plasma and the general forms of the dispersion relation that characterize the waves and label the various types of solutions. Chapters 3 and 4 analyze the acoustic phenomena through the fluid model of plasma and the kinetic effects. These chapters also describe the averaging process for the fluid element motion using expanded Boltzmann equation for each species in a velocity moment expansion, truncating the expansion at some suitable level, depending on the particular problem. The remaining four chapters discuss the effects of adding sharp boundaries, slowly varying inhomogeneities, nonlinearities at several levels, and turbulent plasmas. Supplementary texts on complex variables and the special functions in plasma physics are provided in the concluding section of this text. The book is an advanced text for graduate students who have had an introductory plasma course at some level.

Author : Hamlet Karo Avetissian
Publisher : Springer
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319263847

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Relativistic Nonlinear Electrodynamics by Hamlet Karo Avetissian Pdf

This revised edition of the author’s classic 2006 text offers a comprehensively updated review of the field of relativistic nonlinear electrodynamics. It explores the interaction of strong and super-strong electromagnetic/laser radiation with the electromagnetic quantum vacuum and diverse types of matter – including free charged particles and antiparticles, acceleration beams, plasma and plasmous media. The appearance of laser sources of relativistic and ultra-relativistic intensities over the last decade has stimulated investigation of a large class of processes under such super-strong radiation fields. Revisions for this second edition reflect these developments and the book includes new chapters on Bremsstrahlung and nonlinear absorption of superintense radiation in plasmas, the nonlinear interaction of relativistic atoms with intense laser radiation, nonlinear interaction of strong laser radiation with Graphene, and relativistic nonlinear phenomena in solid-plasma targets under supershort laser pulses of ultrarelativistic intensities. The only book devoted to the subject of relativistic nonlinear electrodynamics, this second edition will be a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers involved in any aspect of the field, including those working with intense x-ray – gamma-ray lasers, the new generation of small size laser-plasma accelerators of superhigh energies and high-brightness particle beams.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1216 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1976-06
Category : Nuclear energy
ISBN : PSU:000047758964

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Nuclear Science Abstracts by Anonim Pdf

Author : Valery B. Krasovitskii
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electron beams
ISBN : 1600215157

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Instabilities of Relativistic Electron Beam in Plasma by Valery B. Krasovitskii Pdf

This book is devoted to the non-linear theory of the collective interaction between a modulated beam of relativistic charged particles and narrow electromagnetic and Langmuir wave packets in plasma or gas slow-wave systems. Regular oscillations excited by a relativistic beam under the conditions of Cherenkov resonance and the anomalous Doppler effect can be used to generate coherent microwave radiation and accelerate charged particles in plasma.