Introduction to Plasmas and Plasma Dynamics

Download or read book Introduction to Plasmas and Plasma Dynamics written by Hai-Bin Tang and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2024-05-09 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to Plasmas and Plasma Dynamics: With Plasma Physics Applications to Space Propulsion, Magnetic Fusion and Space Physics, Second Edition provides an accessible introduction to the understanding of high temperature, ionized gases necessary to conduct research and develop applications related to plasmas. Thoroughly updated and expanded, this sec - Describes plasma applications with close reference to elementary processes, promoting a deeper understanding of plasmas in new fields - Provides structured problems in every chapter that help readers grasp the book's practical lessons - Includes a new chapter on numerical methods in plasmas that adds crucial context for experimental approaches