Plasma Dynamics for Aerospace Engineering

Provides a comprehensive review and usable problem-solving techniques for aerospace engineering plasma applications.

Joseph J. S. Shang (Author), Sergey T. Surzhikov (Author)

9781108418973, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 21 June 2018

400 pages
26 x 18.3 x 2.2 cm, 1.01 kg

'… this book is a collection of almost distinct chapters that can whet the appetite of a reader interested in the application of plasma physics to aerodynamics. Much of the treatment focusses on basic plasma physics and this content can be considered as a starting point for a more in-depth study necessary to understand these basics.' David MacTaggart, The Aeronautical Journal

This valuable resource summarizes the past fifty years' basic research accomplishments in plasma dynamics for aerospace engineering, presenting these results in a comprehensive volume that will be an asset to any professional in the field. It offers a comprehensive review of the foundation of plasma dynamics while integrating the most recently developed modeling and simulation techniques with the theoretic physics, including the state-of-the-art numerical algorithms. Several first-ever demonstrations for innovations and incisive explanations for previously unexplained observations are included. All the necessary formulations for technical evaluation to engineering applications are derived from the first principle by statistic and quantum mechanics, and led to physics-based computational simulations for practical applications. The computer-aided procedures directly engage the reader to duplicate findings that are nearly impossible by using ground-based experimental facilities. Plasma Dynamics for Aerospace Engineering will allow readers to reach an incisive understanding of plasma physics.

1. Plasma physics fundamentals
2. Plasma in magnetic field
3. Maxwell equations
4. Plasma dynamics formulation
5. Magnetohydrodynamics equations
6. Ionization processes in gases
7. Plasma and magnetic field generation
8. Plasma diagnostics
9. Radiative energy transfer
10. Applications.

Subject Areas: Aerospace & aviation technology [TRP], Atmospheric physics [PHVJ], Plasma physics [PHFP], Fluid mechanics [PHDF], Physics [PH]