Introduction To Plasmas And Plasma Dynamics

Introduction to Plasmas and Plasma Dynamics: With Plasma Physics Applications to Space Propulsion, Magnetic Fusion and Space Physics, Second Edition provides an accessible introduction to the understanding of high temperature, ionized gases necessary to conduct research and develop applications related to plasmas. Thoroughly updated and expanded, this sec Describes plasma applications with close reference to elementary processes, promoting a deeper understanding of plasmas in new fields Provides structured problems in every chapter that help readers grasp the book’s practical lessons Includes a new chapter on numerical methods in plasmas that adds crucial context for experimental approaches