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Overview
Here is a text on theoretical plasma physics, the science of extremely hot gases which make up most of the universe and are used extensively in fusion energy research. The authors treat a topic at the heart of this subject, transport theory, which predicts the electrical and thermal properties of the plasma. This comprehensive book is directed at graduate students in physics and professional research physicists, in particular, fusion energy scientists and space physicists.Synopsis
A graduate level text treating transport theory, an essential element of theoretical plasma physics.
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A research scientist at the Culham Science Center of the UK Atomic Energy Authority and a professor of theoretical physics at the U. of Vienna, Austria together provide a self-contained treatment of the subject of collisional transport theory, a concept of central importance to modern plasma physics. The volume focuses on both fundamental theoretical concepts and mathematical techniques of kinetic theory and the use of these tools in calculating the most important transport properties of highly ionized plasmas. Beginning with elementary concepts and developing the theory through to contemporary research frontiers, this volume covers kinetic and fluid descriptions of a plasma; the collision operator; plasma fluid equations; transport in a cylindrical plasma; particle motion; toroidal plasmas; transport in toroidal plasmas; transport in the Pfirsch- Schlüter regime; transport in the plateau regime; transport in the banana regime; the moment approach to neoclassical theory; and a selection of advanced topics. A final chapter explores experimental evidence for neoclassical transport. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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A research scientist at the Culham Science Center of the UK Atomic Energy Authority and a professor of theoretical physics at the U. of Vienna, Austria together provide a self-contained treatment of the subject of collisional transport theory, a concept of central importance to modern plasma physics. The volume focuses on both fundamental theoretical concepts and mathematical techniques of kinetic theory and the use of these tools in calculating the most important transport properties of highly ionized plasmas. Beginning with elementary concepts and developing the theory through to contemporary research frontiers, this volume covers kinetic and fluid descriptions of a plasma; the collision operator; plasma fluid equations; transport in a cylindrical plasma; particle motion; toroidal plasmas; transport in toroidal plasmas; transport in the Pfirsch- Schlüter regime; transport in the plateau regime; transport in the banana regime; the moment approach to neoclassical theory; and a selection of advanced topics. A final chapter explores experimental evidence for neoclassical transport. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)From the Publisher
'… invaluable for space-plasma and astrophysical theorists who have a background knowledge of plasma theory and who wish to understand an important strand of laboratory theory that will have vital implications in future for their fields.' Eric Priest, The Observatory'It is a very welcome addition, indeed asset, to the subject.' Journal of Plasma Physics
'It seems that the authors know how to build a bridge between a manual and a research book. This monograph will be useful to advanced graduate students and scientists that are working in plasma physics.' Zentralblatt MATH