ABSTRACT

Waves and Oscillations in Plasmas addresses central issues in modern plasma sciences, within the context of general classical physics. The book is working gradually from an introductory to an advanced level. Addressing central issues in modern plasma sciences, including linear and nonlinear wave phenomena, this second edition has been fully updated and includes the latest developments in relevant fluid models as well as kinetic plasma models, including a detailed discussion of, for instance, collisionless Landau damping, linear as well as non-linear. The book is the result of many years of lecturing plasma sciences in Norway, Denmark, Germany, and also at the Unites States of America.


Offering a clear separation of linear and nonlinear models, the book can be tailored for students of varying levels of expertise in plasma physics, in addition to areas as diverse as the space sciences, laboratory experiments, plasma processing, and more.


Features:

  • Presents a simple physical interpretation of basic problems is presented where possible
  • Supplies a complete summary of classical papers and textbooks placed in the proper context
  • Includes worked examples, exercises, and problems with general applicability
  • chapter 1|4 pages

    Introduction

    chapter 2|18 pages

    Basics of Continuum Models

    chapter 3|16 pages

    Linear Wave Dynamics

    chapter 4|28 pages

    Weakly Nonlinear Waves

    chapter 5|36 pages

    Basics of Electromagnetism

    chapter 6|8 pages

    Plasmas Found in Nature

    chapter 7|26 pages

    Single Particle Motion

    chapter 8|26 pages

    Basic Plasma Parameters

    chapter 9|22 pages

    Experimental Devices

    chapter 12|32 pages

    Waves in Cold Plasmas

    chapter 17|40 pages

    Linear Drift Waves

    chapter 19|10 pages

    Kinetic Plasma Theory

    chapter 21|28 pages

    Kinetic Plasma Sound Waves

    chapter 22|10 pages

    Nonlinear Kinetic Equilibria

    chapter 23|10 pages

    Nonlinear Landau Damping

    chapter 24|12 pages

    Quasi-linear Theory