Plasma Physics Edition 2nd Edition

Covers the Lectured Works of an Acclaimed Expert in the Field

Plasma Physics: An Introduction is derived from a series of university lectures by a leading figure in the field, and comprehensively addresses the physics of the fourth state of matter. This textbook delivers a succinct and unified primer on plasma physics theory and provides a solid basis for physics students aiming to pursue advanced degree programs in plasma physics.

Mathematically Thorough, yet Driven by Physics

The author offers a detailed discussion of the various fluid theories commonly employed in plasma physics, covering non-relativistic, fully ionized, nondegenerate, quasi-neutral, and weakly linked plasma. This updated edition has been meticulously revised to incorporate fresh material on collisions and magnetic reconnection.

It features over 80 exercises—thoughtfully chosen for their educational value—with fully worked out solutions available in a separate solutions manual for professors. The content presents numerous applications, and delves into specific subjects including fundamental plasma parameters, the theory of charged particle motion in non-uniform electromagnetic fields, collisions, plasma fluid theory, electromagnetic waves in cold plasmas, electromagnetic wave propagation through non-uniform plasmas, kinetic theory, magnetohydrodynamics fluid theory, and magnetic reconnection.