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- Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D thesis by the University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK
- Presents a pedagogical approach to the subject matter that is as self-contained as possible
- Covers specialist topics presented within the context of both historical and modern-day plasma physics research
- Highlights new fundamental work on Vlasov–Maxwell equilibria, of potential interest to mathematicians and physicists alike
Part of the book series: Springer Theses (Springer Theses)
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Table of contents (6 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
To keep pace with these challenges and technological developments, a modern scientific discussion of plasma physics must enhance, and exploit, its ‘literacy’ in kinetic theory. For example, accurate analytical calculations and computer simulations of kinetic instabilities are predicated on a knowledge of Vlasov–Maxwell equilibria as an initial condition. This book highlights new fundamental work on Vlasov–Maxwell equilibria, of potential interest to mathematicians and physicists alike. Possible applications involve two of the most significant magnetic structures known to confine plasma and store energy: current sheets and flux tubes.
Authors and Affiliations
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Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
Oliver Allanson
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Theory of One-Dimensional Vlasov-Maxwell Equilibria
Book Subtitle: With Applications to Collisionless Current Sheets and Flux Tubes
Authors: Oliver Allanson
Series Title: Springer Theses
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-97541-2
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-97540-5Published: 23 August 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-07372-5Published: 03 January 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-97541-2Published: 10 August 2018
Series ISSN: 2190-5053
Series E-ISSN: 2190-5061
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XX, 195
Number of Illustrations: 17 b/w illustrations, 22 illustrations in colour
Topics: Plasma Physics, Magnetism, Magnetic Materials, Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics)
Industry Sectors: Energy, Utilities & Environment