Introduction to Plasmas and Plasma Dynamics: With Plasma Physics Applications to Space Propulsion, Magnetic...

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Hai-Bin Tang (Deputy Director, Department of Aerospace Propulsion School of Astronautics, Beihang University, China)

Introduction to Plasmas and Plasma Dynamics

With Plasma Physics Applications to Space Propulsion, Magnetic Fusion and Space Physics

Hai-Bin Tang (Deputy Director, Department of Aerospace Propulsion School of Astronautics, Beihang University, China)

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Academic Press Inc
01 May 2024

Plasma physics; Mechanical engineering; Space science

Introduction to Plasmas and Plasma Dynamics:

With Plasma Physics Applications to Space Propulsion, Second Edition provides an accessible introduction to the understanding of the high temperature, ionized gases necessary to conduct research and develop applications related to plasmas. Thoroughly updated and expanded, this second edition is also amended for greater ease of use with the inclusion of self-study problems. New chapters addressing numerical methods in plasmas, the kinetic description and analysis of plasma, and the chemistry of the ionosphere open up this subject to a broader range of readers.

Starting with the essential theory, this book goes on to describe relevant devices and mechanisms, before presenting a clear outline of the analysis and numerical details of plasma. The latest trends, concepts, and applications in plasma engineering are also addressed, including plasma formation and magnetic fusion, plasma thrusters and space propulsion.

By: Hai-Bin Tang (Deputy Director Department of Aerospace Propulsion School of Astronautics Beihang University China)
Imprint: Academic Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 151mm,
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9780443136993
ISBN 10: 0443136998
Pages: 420
Publication Date: 01 May 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. The Plasma Medium and Plasma Devices PART I Physics Concepts 2. Kinetic Theory of Gases 3. Molecular Energy Distribution and Ionization in Gases 4. Electromagnetics PART II Plasma Concepts 5. Plasma Parameters and Regimes of Interaction 6. Particle Orbit Theory 7. Macroscopic Equations of Plasmas 8. Hydromagnetics; Fluid Behavior of Plasmas 9. Introduction to Kinetic Behavior and Analysis 10. Numerical Simulation and Plasma Representations PART III Plasma Physics Applications 11. Plasma Acceleration and Energy Conversion 12. Plasma Thrusters 13. Magnetic Compression and Heating 14. Wave Heating of Plasmas 15. Magnetic Fusion Plasmas 16. Space Plasma: Environment and Plasma Dynamics

Dr. Hai-Bin Tang is Professor of Aerospace Science and Technology, and Vice Dean of the School of Astronautics at Beihang University, China. His research interests include plasma and fluid physics, electric propulsion and space propulsion systems, numerical modeling, and experimental measurement.