TY - BOOK AU - Chen,Francis F. AU - Chen,Francis F. TI - Introduction to plasma physics and controlled fusion SN - 0306413329 (v. 1) AV - QC718 .C39 1984 U1 - 530.44 PY - 1984/// CY - New York PB - :Plenum Press, Springer KW - Plasma (Ionized gases) N1 - Rev. ed. of: Introduction to plasma physics. 1974; Includes index; TOC; 1. Introduction.- 2. Single-Particle Motions.- 3. Plasmas as Fluids.- 4. Waves in Plasmas.- 5. Diffusion and Resistivity.- 6. Equilibrium and Stability.- 7. Kinetic Theory.- 8. Nonlinear Effects.- Appendices.- Appendix A. Units, Constants and Formulas, Vector Relations.- Appendix B. Theory of Waves in a Cold Uniform Plasma.- Appendix C. Sample Three-Hour Final Exam.- Appendix D. Answers to Some Problems.- Index to Problems; Pharmacy N2 - Summary: Provides an introduction to plasma physics and controlled fusion. This work covers single-particle motions, fluid equations for plasmas, wave motions, diffusion and resistivity, Landau damping, plasma instabilities and nonlinear problems. It also contains material on kinetic effects, including Bernstein waves and the plasma dispersion function UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0820/83017666-b.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0820/83017666-d.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0820/83017666-t.html UR - http://www.worldcat.org/title/introduction-to-plasma-physics-and-controlled-fusion-1-plasma-physics/oclc/25715883&referer=brief_results UR - http://lib.ewubd.edu/ebook/5484 ER -