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Plasma Physics

Basic Theory with Fusion Applications

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Part of the book series: Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics (SSAOPP, volume 8)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XIII
  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masahiro Wakatani
      Pages 1-3
  3. Basic Theory

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 5-5
    2. Basic Properties of Plasma

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masahiro Wakatani
      Pages 6-13
    3. Individual Particle Motion

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masahiro Wakatani
      Pages 14-38
    4. Formulation of Plasma Theory

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masahiro Wakatani
      Pages 39-55
    5. Electrostatic Response

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masahiro Wakatani
      Pages 56-81
    6. Kinetic Theory

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masahiro Wakatani
      Pages 82-115
    7. General Theory of Linear Waves

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masahiro Wakatani
      Pages 116-135
    8. Parametric Excitation and Mode Coupling

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masahiro Wakatani
      Pages 136-154
  4. Applications to Fusion Plasmas

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 155-155
    2. Plasma Confinement for Fusion

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masahiro Wakatani
      Pages 156-172
    3. Ideal Magnetohydrodynamics

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masahiro Wakatani
      Pages 173-204
    4. Resistive Magnetohydrodynamics

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masahiro Wakatani
      Pages 205-239
    5. Wave-Plasma Interactions

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masahiro Wakatani
      Pages 240-255
    6. Transport Processes

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masahiro Wakatani
      Pages 256-281
    7. Progress in Fusion Research

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masahiro Wakatani
      Pages 282-301
  5. Back Matter

    Pages 303-342

About this book

Plasma Physics - Basic Theory with Fusion Applications presents a thorough treatment of plasma physics, beginning at an introductory level and including an extensive discussion of applications in thermonuclear fusion research. The physics of fusion plasmas is explained in relation to recent progress in tokamak research and other plasma confinement schemes, such as stellarators and intertial confinement. The unique and systematic presentation and numerous problems will help readers to understand the overall structure of plasma theory and will facilitate access to more advanced literature on specialized topics. This new edition has been updated with more recent-results.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Engineering, Kinki University, Takaya, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

    Kyoji Nishikawa

  • Graduate School of Energy Science, Kyoto University, Gakasho, Uji, Kyoto, Japan

    Masahiro Wakatani

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