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Plasma Physics

Basic Theory with Fusion Applications

  • Textbook
  • © 1990

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Authors:
  1. Kyoji Nishikawa

    1. Faculty of Science, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 730, Japan

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  2. Masashiro Wakatani

    1. Plasma Physics Laboratory, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

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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-XI
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masashiro Wakatani
      Pages 1-3

  3. Basic Theory

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 5-5
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    2. Basic Properties of Plasma

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masashiro Wakatani
      Pages 6-13

    3. Individual Particle Motion

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masashiro Wakatani
      Pages 14-38

    4. Formulation of Plasma Theory

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masashiro Wakatani
      Pages 39-55

    5. Electrostatic Response

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masashiro Wakatani
      Pages 56-81

    6. Kinetic Theory

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masashiro Wakatani
      Pages 82-115

    7. General Theory of Linear Waves

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masashiro Wakatani
      Pages 116-135

    8. Parametric Excitation and Mode Coupling

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masashiro Wakatani
      Pages 136-154

  4. Applications to Fusion Plasmas

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 155-155
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    2. Plasma Confinement for Fusion

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masashiro Wakatani
      Pages 156-172

    3. Ideal Magnetohydrodynamics

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masashiro Wakatani
      Pages 173-204

    4. Resistive Magnetohydrodynamics

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masashiro Wakatani
      Pages 205-239

    5. Wave-Plasma Interactions

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masashiro Wakatani
      Pages 240-255

    6. Transport Processes

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masashiro Wakatani
      Pages 256-281

    7. Progress in Fusion Research

      • Kyoji Nishikawa, Masashiro Wakatani
      Pages 282-297

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 299-312
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About this book

Beginning at an introductory level, this text presents a thorough treatment of plasma physics, including an extensive discussion of its applications in thermonuclear fusion research. A novel feature of this book is its comprehensive description of the various concepts and formulas widely used in fusion theory based on the fundamental equations of the plasma fluid. The physics of fusion plasmas is explained mainly in relation to recent progress in tokamak research, but other plasma confinement schemes, such as stellarators and inertial confinement, are also described. The unique and systematic presentation will help readers to understand the overall structure of plasma theory and will facilitate access to more advanced literature on special topics.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Science, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima 730, Japan

    Kyoji Nishikawa

  • Plasma Physics Laboratory, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan

    Masashiro Wakatani

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