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Quantum Plasmas

An Hydrodynamic Approach

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  • Presents a comprehensive step-by-step construction of the quantum hydrodynamic method applied to plasmas
  • Explores the basic concepts and new methods in the emerging area of quantum plasmas
  • Merges two main areas – quantum theory and plasma science - into one thorough discussion on the topic
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics (SSAOPP, volume 65)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Introduction

    • Fernando Haas
    Pages 1-14
  3. The Wigner–Poisson System

    • Fernando Haas
    Pages 15-38
  4. The Quantum Two-Stream Instability

    • Fernando Haas
    Pages 39-63
  5. A Fluid Model for Quantum Plasmas

    • Fernando Haas
    Pages 65-93
  6. Quantum Ion-Acoustic Waves

    • Fernando Haas
    Pages 95-107
  7. Electromagnetic Quantum Plasmas

    • Fernando Haas
    Pages 109-131
  8. The One-Dimensional Quantum Zakharov System

    • Fernando Haas
    Pages 133-167
  9. The Three-Dimensional Quantum Zakharov System

    • Fernando Haas
    Pages 169-187
  10. The Moments Method

    • Fernando Haas
    Pages 189-204
  11. Back Matter

    Pages 205-206

About this book

This book provides an overview of the basic concepts and new methods in the emerging scientific area known as quantum plasmas. In the near future, quantum effects in plasmas will be unavoidable, particularly in high density scenarios such as those in the next-generation intense laser-solid density plasma experiment or in compact astrophysics objects. Currently, plasmas are in the forefront of many intriguing questions around the transition from microscopic to macroscopic modeling of charged particle systems.

Quantum Plasmas: an Hydrodynamic Approach is devoted to the quantum hydrodynamic model paradigm, which, unlike straight quantum kinetic theory, is much more amenable to investigate the nonlinear realm of quantum plasmas. The reader will have a step-by-step construction of the quantum hydrodynamic method applied to plasmas. The book is intended for specialists in classical plasma physics interested in methods of quantum plasma theory, as well as scientists interested in common aspects of two major areas of knowledge: plasma and quantum theory.

In these chapters, the quantum hydrodynamic model for plasmas, which has continuously evolved over the past decade, will be summarized to include both the development and applications of the method.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos –, São Leopoldo, Brazil

    Fernando Haas

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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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