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Introduction to plasma physics and controlled fusion

The third edition of this classic text presents a complete introduction to plasma physics and controlled fusion, written by one of the pioneering scientists in this expanding field. It offers both a simple and intuitive discussion of the basic concepts of the subject matter and an insight into the c...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chen, Francis F., 1929- (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, [2015]
Edition:Third edition.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xii, 490 pages)
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Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Single-particle motions
  • Plasmas as fluids
  • Waves in plasmas
  • Diffusion and resistivity
  • Equilibrium and stability
  • Kinetic theory
  • Nonlinear effects
  • Special plasmas
  • Plasma applications.