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Introduction to Complex Plasmas

  • Covers the major developments in theoretical and experimental physics of complex plasmas
  • Integrates plasma and surface science
  • Both a study text for graduate students and a reference work for researchers
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics (SSAOPP, volume 59)

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Complex Plasmas

      • Patrick Ludwig, Michael Bonitz, Jürgen Meichsner
      Pages 3-13
  3. Classical and Quantum Plasmas

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 15-15
    2. Principles of Transport in Multicomponent Plasmas

      • Igor D. Kaganovich, Raoul N. Franklin, Vladimir I. Demidov
      Pages 17-39
    3. Introduction to Quantum Plasmas

      • Michael Bonitz, Alexei Filinov, Jens Böning, James W. Dufty
      Pages 41-77
    4. Introduction to Quantum Plasma Simulations

      • Sebastian Bauch, Karsten Balzer, Patrick Ludwig, Michael Bonitz
      Pages 79-107
  4. Strongly Coupled and Dusty Plasmas

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 133-133
    2. Imaging Diagnostics in Dusty Plasmas

      • Dietmar Block, André Melzer
      Pages 135-153
    3. Structure and Dynamics of Finite Dust Clusters

      • André Melzer, Dietmar Block
      Pages 155-174
    4. Statistical Theory of Spherically Confined Dust Crystals

      • Christian Henning, Michael Bonitz
      Pages 175-201
    5. Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Strongly Correlated Dusty Plasmas

      • Torben Ott, Patrick Ludwig, Hanno Kählert, Michael Bonitz
      Pages 231-264
  5. Reactive Plasmas, Plasma–Surface Interaction, and Technological Applications

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 265-265
  6. Reactive Plasmas, Plasma-Surface Interaction, Technological Applications

    1. Nonthermal Reactive Plasmas

      • Jürgen Meichsner
      Pages 267-297
    2. Formation and Deposition of Nanosize Particles on Surfaces

      • Rainer Hippler, Satya R. Bhattacharyya, Boris M. Smirnov
      Pages 299-314
    3. Kinetic and Diagnostic Studies of Molecular Plasmas Using Laser Absorption Techniques

      • Jürgen Röpcke, Richard Engeln, Daan Schram, Antoine Rousseau, Paul B. Davies
      Pages 315-343

About this book

Complex plasmas differ from traditional plasmas in many ways: these are low-temperature high pressure systems containing nanometer to micrometer size particles which may be highly charged and strongly interacting. The particles may be chemically reacting or be in contact with solid surfaces, and the electrons may show quantum behaviour. These interesting properties have led to many applications of complex plasmas in technology, medicine and science.

Yet complex plasmas are extremely complicated, both experimentally and theoretically, and require a variety of new approaches which go beyond standard plasma physics courses. This book fills this gap presenting an introduction to theory, experiment and computer simulation in this field. Based on tutorial lectures at a very successful recent Summer Institute, the presentation is ideally suited for graduate students, plasma physicists and experienced undergraduates.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Inst. Theoretische Physik und, Astrophysik, Universität Kiel, Kiel, Germany

    Michael Bonitz, Patrick Ludwig

  • Dept. Physics, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, USA

    Norman Horing

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Softcover Book USD 169.99
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