Cargando…
An introduction to plasma physics and its space applications. Volume 2, Basic equations and applications /
This book is a brief introduction to plasma physics. The book is divided into two parts, focusing initially on molecular collisions, before moving on to examine the physical description of plasmas as a system of interacting particles. Basic concepts are introduced in a simple way and mathematical de...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
|---|---|
| Autor principal: | |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
| Publicado: |
Bristol [England] (Temple Circus, Temple Way, Bristol BS1 6HG, UK) :
IOP Publishing,
[2020]
|
| Colección: | IOP ebooks. 2020 collection.
|
| Temas: | |
| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 1. Introduction to the physical models for plasmas
- 2. Elements of plasma kinetic theory
- 2.1. The Boltzmann equation
- 2.2. Relaxation model for molecular collisions
- 2.3. The Boltzmann collision integral
- 2.4. Commentaries and further reading
- 3. Hydrodynamic description of plasmas
- 3.1. The moments of Boltzmann equation
- 3.2. The hydrodynamic plasma transport equations
- 3.3. Electron and ion waves
- 3.4. The Langmuir sheath
- 3.5. Commentaries and further reading
- 4. Introduction to electric discharges
- 4.1. DC electric discharges
- 4.2. Microwave discharges
- 4.3. Breakdown in high frequency fields
- 4.4. Commentaries and further reading
- 5. The multipactor discharge
- 5.1. The electron multipactor discharge
- 5.2. The multipactor discharge model
- 5.3. Commentaries and further reading
- 6. Introduction to plasma propulsion in space
- 6.1. Basic orbital maneuvers
- 6.2. The Tsiolkovsky equation
- 6.3. Thrust and specific impulse
- 6.4. Electric propulsion principles
- 6.5. Modified Tsiolkovsky equation
- 6.6. Classification of electric thrusters
- 6.7. Commentaries and further reading.