ABSTRACT

The classical electrodynamics of point charges has a long history. There has arisen a new discipline, now usually called plasma physics. This book’s aim is to present an account that would give the reader a firm theoretical grounding in the subject.

chapter 1|15 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|38 pages

Electrodynamics

chapter 3|27 pages

Čerenkov and Gyro Radiation

chapter 4|59 pages

Dynamical Motion of a Point Charge

chapter |26 pages

Plasma Streams

chapter 7|21 pages

Boltzmann’s Equation

chapter 8|38 pages

Waves in Ionized Gases: Kinetic Theory

chapter |25 pages

Microinstabilities

chapter 11|48 pages

Derivation of Magnetohydrodynamics

chapter 12|55 pages

Kinetic Equations for Plasmas