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Waves in Dusty Space Plasmas

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  • © 2000

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Authors:
  1. Frank Verheest

    1. Sterrenkundig Observatorium, Universiteit Gent, Gent, Belgium

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Part of the book series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library (ASSL, volume 245)

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Plasmas and Dust

    • Frank Verheest
    Pages 1-10

  3. Charging Mechanisms and Experiments

    • Frank Verheest
    Pages 11-39

  4. Space Observations

    • Frank Verheest
    Pages 41-66

  5. Multispecies Formalism and Waves

    • Frank Verheest
    Pages 67-88

  6. Electrostatic Modes

    • Frank Verheest
    Pages 89-125

  7. Electromagnetic Modes

    • Frank Verheest
    Pages 127-150

  8. Fluctuating Dust Charges

    • Frank Verheest
    Pages 151-184

  9. Self-Gravitation

    • Frank Verheest
    Pages 185-214

  10. Mass and Size Distributions

    • Frank Verheest
    Pages 215-226

  11. Other Modes

    • Frank Verheest
    Pages 227-237

  12. Conclusions and Outlook

    • Frank Verheest
    Pages 239-244

  13. Back Matter

    Pages 245-264
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About this book

In this volume a thorough review is given of waves in dusty plasmas, a fascinating new domain combining plasmas and charged dust, two omnipresent ingredients of the Universe. Spokes and braids observed in the rings of Saturn cannot be explained by gravitation alone, but need the presence of charged dust. Other examples abound, as in zodiacal light, noctilucent clouds, comets and molecular clouds.
After discussing charging mechanisms, supported by exciting new experiments, and space observations, the book describes extensions of known plasma modes covering the low frequencies typical for charged dust. Mixing detailed theoretical steps with summaries of expert contributions, a systematic multi-species treatment puts the literature in perspective, suitable also for newcomers. Typical complications like fluctuating dust charges, self-gravitational effects, and size distributions are dealt with, before ending with an outlook to future work and open questions. In this way, experts as well as interested newcomers will find a reliable guide, not just a compendium.

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`Overall, Verheest's treatment is excellent and is highly recommended, both for those who are just starting out in the field and for more established researchers.'
Physics Today, August 2001

Authors and Affiliations

  • Sterrenkundig Observatorium, Universiteit Gent, Gent, Belgium

    Frank Verheest

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