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Notes on Charge-Neutral Self-Consistent Plasmas and Fields - Softcover

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9781333610142: Notes on Charge-Neutral Self-Consistent Plasmas and Fields

Synopsis

This book explores the behavior of collisionless plasma, a highly energized state of matter where atoms are stripped of electrons and positively charged ions float freely in an electromagnetic field. The author approaches the subject from the perspective of magneto-fluid dynamics, examining how plasma behaves under differing conditions. Through mathematical equations and computational modeling, the author considers the behavior of plasma with and without transverse magnetic fields and explores concepts such as Alfven speed and charge separation. The book also examines the development of strong shocks in plasma and posits the existence of a turbulent inner shock layer. Of particular interest to those studying plasma dynamics and astrophysics, this book provides crucial insights into the behavior of this fundamental state of matter.

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