High Temperature Plasmas
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Author | : Heinrich Hora |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 455 |
Release | : 2008-11-09 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3540889663 |
Download Plasmas at High Temperature and Density Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
"New physics" is an appealing new keyword, not yet devalued by the ravages of inflation. But what has this to do with such an ugly field as plasma physics, steeped in classical physics, mostly outworn, with all its unsolved and ambiguous technological problems and its messy and open ended numerical studies? "New physics" is concerned with quarks, Higgs particles, grand unified theory, super strings, gravitational waves, and the profound basics of cosmology and black holes. It is the field of astonishing quantum effects, demonstrated by the von Klitzing effect and high temperature superconductors. But what can plasma physicists offer, after so many years of expensive and frustrating research to solve the problem of fusion energy? One may suggest that the fascinating research ofchaos with applications to plasma, or the achievements of statistical mechanics applied to plasmas, has something to offer and should be the subject of attention. However, this is not the aim of this book. Complementing the traditional aim of physics, which is to interpret the phenomena of nature by generalizing laws such that exact predictions about new properties and effects can be drawn, this book demonstrates how new physics has been derived over the last 30 years from the state of matter which exists at high temperatures (plasma).
Author | : George Schmidt |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 423 |
Release | : 2012-12-02 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0323161766 |
Download Physics of High Temperature Plasmas Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Physics of High Temperature Plasmas, Second Edition focuses on plasma physics and the advances in this field. This book explores the experimental observations on linear waves and instabilities. Comprised of 11 chapters, this edition begins with an overview of heat transition as a result of the heating of a solid or liquid substance. This book then examines the behavior of plasmas, which has great significance for the understanding of our universe. This text also investigates the possible application of plasmas, such as the application of hot plasma as thermonuclear fuel. Other chapters discuss the laws of plasma physics, with emphasis on those phenomena that are relevant to the operation of thermonuclear machines. This text discusses as well the electromagnetic forces on an earthly scale, the quantum effects, particle collisions, and Maxwell’s equation. The final chapter of the book deals with the motion of charged particles. This book is intended for researchers engaged in plasma research and graduate students taking a course in plasma physics.
Author | : Karl-Heinz Spatschek |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 642 |
Release | : 2013-11-12 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 352763813X |
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Filling the gap for a treatment of the subject as an advanced course in theoretical physics with a huge potential for future applications, this monograph discusses aspects of these applications and provides theoretical methods and tools for their investigation. Throughout this coherent and up-to-date work the main emphasis is on classical plasmas at high-temperatures, drawing on the experienced author's specialist background. As such, it covers the key areas of magnetic fusion plasma, laser-plasma-interaction and astrophysical plasmas, while also including nonlinear waves and phenomena. For master and PhD students as well as researchers interested in the theoretical foundations of plasma models.
Author | : John Sheffield |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 512 |
Release | : 2010-11-25 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0080952038 |
Download Plasma Scattering of Electromagnetic Radiation Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This work presents one of the most powerful methods of plasma diagnosis in exquisite detail, to guide researchers in the theory and measurement techniques of light scattering in plasmas. Light scattering in plasmas is essential in the research and development of fusion energy, environmental solutions, and electronics. Referred to as the "Bible" by researchers, the work encompasses fusion and industrial applications essential in plasma research. It is the only comprehensive resource specific to the plasma scattering technique. It provides a wide-range of experimental examples and discussion of their principles with worked examples to assist researchers in applying the theory. Computing techniques for solving basic equations helps researchers compare data to the actual experiment New material on advances on the experimental side, such as the application of high density plasmas of inertial fusion Worked out examples of the scattering technique for easier comprehension of theory
Author | : George Schmidt |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 446 |
Release | : 1979-07-28 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Tarit K. Bose |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 363 |
Release | : 2013-03-09 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3662077620 |
Download High Temperature Gas Dynamics Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
A class-tested primer for students, scientists and engineers who would like to have a basic understanding of the physics and the behaviour of high-temperature gases. It is a valuable tool for astrophysicists as well. The first chapters treat the basic principles of quantum and statistical mechanics and how to derive thermophysical properties from them. Special topics are included that are rarely found in other textbooks, such as the thermophysical and transport properties of multi-temperature gases and a novel method to compute radiative transfer.
Author | : Oliver James Pike |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 2017-08-17 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 331963447X |
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This thesis makes two important contributions to plasma physics. The first is the extension of the seminal theoretical works of Spitzer and Braginskii, which describe the basics of particle interactions in plasma, to relativistic systems. Relativistic plasmas have long been studied in high-energy astrophysics and are becoming increasingly attainable in the laboratory. The second is the design of a new class of photon–photon collider, which is the first capable of detecting the Breit–Wheeler process. Though it offers the simplest way for light to be converted into matter, the process has never been detected in the 80 years since its theoretical prediction. The experimental scheme proposed here exploits the radiation used in inertial confinement fusion experiments and could in principle be implemented in one of several current-generation facilities.
Author | : John C. Corbin (Jr.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 20 |
Release | : 1973 |
Genre | : Plasma (Ionized gases) |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : H. Kroepelin |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 197 |
Release | : 2013-09-24 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1483280276 |
Download Thermodynamic Diagrams for High Temperature Plasmas of Air, Air-Carbon, Carbon-Hydrogen Mixtures, and Argon Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Thermodynamic Diagrams for High Temperature Plasmas of Air, Air-Carbon, Carbon-Hydrogen Mixtures, and Argon provides information relating to the properties of equilibrium gas plasmas formed from hydrocarbons, from air without argon, from pure argon, and from mixtures of air and carbon at various compositions, temperatures and pressures. The data are presented in graphical rather than tabular form to provide a clearer picture of the plasma processes investigated. This book is composed of four chapters, and begins with the introduction to the characteristics of plasmas, with emphasis on their thermodynamic properties. The succeeding chapter deals with the theoretical basis of the computations of thermodynamic properties using a system of equations derived from quantized Boltzmann statistics. These topics are followed by discussions on the calculation of equilibrium compositions and the thermodynamic values for thermal plasmas. The final chapter describes proposed models on which the calculations are based. This book will prove useful to chemical technologists and researchers.
Author | : Michael Keidar |
Publisher | : Morgan & Claypool Publishers |
Total Pages | : 98 |
Release | : 2019-04-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1643274341 |
Download Cold Plasma Cancer Therapy Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) emerges as a possible new modality for cancer treatment. This book provides a comprehensive introduction into fundamentals of the CAP and plasma devices used in plasma medicine. An analysis of the mechanisms of plasma interaction with cancer and normal cells including description of possible mechanisms of plasma selectivity is included. Recent advances in the field, the primary challenges and future directions are presented.