An Introduction to Plasma Astrophysics and Magnetohydrodynamics
An Introduction to Plasma Astrophysics and Magnetohydrodynamics

Author: M. Goossens

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 9400710763

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Most of the visible matter in the universe exists in the plasma state. Plasmas are of major importance for space physics, solar physics, and astrophysics. On Earth they are essential for magnetic controlled thermonuclear fusion. This textbook collects lecture notes from a one-semester course taught at the K.U. Leuven to advanced undergraduate students in applied mathematics and physics. A particular strength of this book is that it provides a low threshold introduction to plasmas with an emphasis on first principles and fundamental concepts and properties. The discussion of plasma models is to a large extent limited to Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) with its merits and limitations clearly explained. MHD provides the students on their first encounter with plasmas, with a powerful plasma model that they can link to familiar classic fluid dynamics. The solar wind is studied as an example of hydrodynamics and MHD at work in solar physics and astrophysics.

Magnetohydrodynamics of Laboratory and Astrophysical Plasmas
Magnetohydrodynamics of Laboratory and Astrophysical Plasmas

Author: Hans Goedbloed

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2019-01-31

Total Pages: 995

ISBN-13: 110857758X

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With ninety per cent of visible matter in the universe existing in the plasma state, an understanding of magnetohydrodynamics is essential for anyone looking to understand solar and astrophysical processes, from stars to accretion discs and galaxies; as well as laboratory applications focused on harnessing controlled fusion energy. This introduction to magnetohydrodynamics brings together the theory of plasma behavior with advanced topics including the applications of plasma physics to thermonuclear fusion and plasma- astrophysics. Topics covered include streaming and toroidal plasmas, nonlinear dynamics, modern computational techniques, incompressible plasma turbulence and extreme transonic and relativistic plasma flows. The numerical techniques needed to apply magnetohydrodynamics are explained, allowing the reader to move from theory to application and exploit the latest algorithmic advances. Bringing together two previous volumes: Principles of Magnetohydrodynamics and Advanced Magnetohydrodynamics, and completely updated with new examples, insights and applications, this volume constitutes a comprehensive reference for students and researchers interested in plasma physics, astrophysics and thermonuclear fusion.

Basics of Plasma Astrophysics
Basics of Plasma Astrophysics

Author: Claudio Chiuderi

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-11-22

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 8847052807

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This book is an introduction to contemporary plasma physics that discusses the most relevant recent advances in the field and covers a careful choice of applications to various branches of astrophysics and space science. The purpose of the book is to allow the student to master the basic concepts of plasma physics and to bring him or her up to date in a number of relevant areas of current research. Topics covered include orbit theory, kinetic theory, fluid models, magnetohydrodynamics, MHD turbulence, instabilities, discontinuities, and magnetic reconnection. Some prior knowledge of classical physics is required, in particular fluid mechanics, statistical physics, and electrodynamics. The mathematical developments are self-contained and explicitly detailed in the text. A number of exercises are provided at the end of each chapter, together with suggestions and solutions.

Introduction to Plasma Physics
Introduction to Plasma Physics

Author: D. A. Gurnett

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2005-01-06

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9780521364836

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Advanced undergraduate/beginning graduate text on space and laboratory plasma physics.

Introduction to Plasma Physics
Introduction to Plasma Physics

Author: Donald A. Gurnett

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-02-20

Total Pages: 535

ISBN-13: 1107027373

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Introducing the principles and applications of plasma physics, this new edition is ideal as an advanced undergraduate or graduate-level text.

Principles of Magnetohydrodynamics
Principles of Magnetohydrodynamics

Author: J. P. Goedbloed

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2004-08-05

Total Pages: 644

ISBN-13: 9780521626071

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This textbook provides a modern and accessible introduction to magnetohydrodynamics (MHD). It describes the two main applications of plasma physics, laboratory research on thermo-nuclear fusion energy and plasma astrophysics of the solar system, stars and accretion disks, from the single viewpoint of MHD. This approach provides effective methods and insights for the interpretation of plasma phenomena on virtually all scales, from the laboratory to the universe. It equips the reader with the necessary tools to understand the complexities of plasma dynamics in extended magnetic structures. The classical MHD model is developed in detail without omitting steps in the derivations and problems are included at the end of each chapter. This text is ideal for senior-level undergraduate and graduate courses in plasma physics and astrophysics.

Plasma Physics for Astrophysics
Plasma Physics for Astrophysics

Author: R. M. Kulsrud

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13: 0691120730

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Designed to teach plasma physics and astrophysics 'from the ground up', this textbook proceeds from the simplest examples through a careful derivation of results and encourages the reader to think for themselves.

An Introduction to Magnetohydrodynamics
An Introduction to Magnetohydrodynamics

Author: P. A. Davidson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2001-03-05

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 9780521794879

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This book is an introductory text on magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) - the study of the interaction of magnetic fields and conducting fluids.

Introduction to Plasma Physics
Introduction to Plasma Physics

Author: R.J Goldston

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2020-07-14

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13: 9781439822074

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Introduction to Plasma Physics is the standard text for an introductory lecture course on plasma physics. The text's six sections lead readers systematically and comprehensively through the fundamentals of modern plasma physics. Sections on single-particle motion, plasmas as fluids, and collisional processes in plasmas lay the groundwork for a thorough understanding of the subject. The authors take care to place the material in its historical context for a rich understanding of the ideas presented. They also emphasize the importance of medical imaging in radiotherapy, providing a logical link to more advanced works in the area. The text includes problems, tables, and illustrations as well as a thorough index and a complete list of references.

The Physics of Fluids and Plasmas
The Physics of Fluids and Plasmas

Author: Arnab Rai Choudhuri

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1998-11-26

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 9780521555432

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A good working knowledge of fluid mechanics and plasma physics is essential for the modern astrophysicist. This graduate textbook provides a clear, pedagogical introduction to these core subjects. Assuming an undergraduate background in physics, this book develops fluid mechanics and plasma physics from first principles. This book is unique because it presents neutral fluids and plasmas in a unified scheme, clearly indicating both their similarities and their differences. Also, both the macroscopic (continuum) and microscopic (particle) theories are developed, establishing the connections between them. Throughout, key examples from astrophysics are used, though no previous knowledge of astronomy is assumed. Exercises are included at the end of chapters to test the reader's understanding. This textbook is aimed primarily at astrophysics graduate students. It will also be of interest to advanced students in physics and applied mathematics seeking a unified view of fluid mechanics and plasma physics, encompassing both the microscopic and macroscopic theories.