Introduction to Plasmas and Plasma Dynamics

With Reviews of Applications in Space Propulsion, Magnetic Fusion and Space Physics
Erscheinungsjahr 2015
ISBN: 978-0-12-801661-9
Verlag: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Buch, Englisch, 362 Seiten, Format (B × H): 151 mm x 228 mm, Gewicht: 517 g

Introduction to Plasmas and Plasma Dynamics provides an accessible introduction to the understanding of high temperature, ionized gases necessary to conduct research and develop applications related to plasmas. While standard presentations of introductory material emphasize physics and the theoretical basis of the topics, this text acquaints the reader with the context of the basic information and presents the fundamental knowledge required for advanced work or study. The book relates theory to relevant devices and mechanisms, presenting a clear outline of analysis and mathematical detail; it highlights the significance of the concepts with reviews of recent applications and trends in plasma engineering, including topics of plasma formation and magnetic fusion, plasma thrusters and space propulsion.

Zielgruppe

<p>Engineers and early career researchers working on plasma applications. Undergraduate and postgraduates students in thermal engineering, fluid engineering, and physics.</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Tang, Hai-Bin

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik, Luftverkehr
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Thermodynamik Plasmaphysik
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Technische Thermodynamik
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Strömungslehre

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1: The Plasma Medium and Plasma Devices2: Kinetic Theory of Gases3: Molecular Energy Distribution and Ionization in Gases 4: Electromagnetics5: Plasma Parameters and Regimes of Interaction 6: Particle Orbit Theory 7: Macroscopic Equations of Plasmas8: Hydromagnetics - Fluid Behavior of Plasmas9: Plasma Dynamics and Hydromagnetics - Reviews of Applications

Über Autor(innen)

Tang, Hai-Bin
Dr. Hai-Bin Tang is Professor of Aerospace Science and Technology, and Vice Dean of the School of Astronautics at Beihang University, China. His research interests include plasma and fluid physics, electric propulsion and space propulsion systems, numerical modeling, and experimental measurement.