{"product_id":"plasma-physics-an-introduction-to-the-theory-of-astrophysical-geophysical-and-laboratory-plasmas-paperback-9780521448109","title":"Plasma Physics; An Introduction to the Theory of Astrophysical, Geophysical and Laboratory Plasmas (Paperback) 9780521448109","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePlasma Physics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Introduction to the Theory of Astrophysical, Geophysical and Laboratory Plasmas\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book provides the ideal introduction to this complex and fascinating field of research, balancing the theoretical and practical and preparing the student for further study.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePeter Andrew Sturrock (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521448109, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 2 June 1994\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e348 pages, 74 b\/w illus.  1 table\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 18.9 x 1.8 cm, 0.62 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'Plasma Physics  can be recommended as the basis of a solid graduate course in physics, applied physics or astrophysics … Unlike most introductory texts, this one places a strong emphasis on space plasma physics and is the stronger for it.' The Times Higher Education Supplement\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePlasma Physics presents an authoritative and wide-ranging pedagogic study of the 'fourth' state of matter. The constituents of the plasma state are influenced by electric and magnetic fields, and in turn also produce electric and magnetic fields. This fact leads to a rich array of properties of the plasma state. A basic knowledge of mathematics and physics is preferable to appreciate fully this text. The author uses examples throughout, many taken from astrophysical phenomena, to explain concepts. In addition, problem sets at the end of each chapter will serve to reinforce key points.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 2. Basic concepts\u003cbr\u003e 3. Orbit theory - uniform fields\u003cbr\u003e 4. Adiabatic invariants\u003cbr\u003e 5. Orbit theory\u003cbr\u003e 6. Electromagnetic waves in a cold electron plasma\u003cbr\u003e 7. Electromagnetic waves in an electron-ion plasma\u003cbr\u003e 8. Two-stream instability\u003cbr\u003e 9. Electrostatic oscillations in a plasma of non-zero temperature\u003cbr\u003e 10. Collision theory\u003cbr\u003e 11. MHD equations\u003cbr\u003e 12. Magnetohydrodynamics\u003cbr\u003e 13. Force-free magnetic configurations\u003cbr\u003e 14. Waves in MHD systems\u003cbr\u003e 15. Magnetohydrodynamic stability\u003cbr\u003e 16. Variational principle for MHD systems\u003cbr\u003e 17. Resistive instabilities\u003cbr\u003e 18. Stochastic processes\u003cbr\u003e 19. Interaction of particles and waves.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Plasma physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Plasma physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Plasma%20physics%20%5BPHFP%5D%22\"\u003ePHFP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004951351576,"sku":"9780521448109","price":52.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521448109i_8e0b2594-54fb-4ca9-a104-9b9224a840a6.jpg?v=1691382049","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/plasma-physics-an-introduction-to-the-theory-of-astrophysical-geophysical-and-laboratory-plasmas-paperback-9780521448109","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}