Ray Tracing and Beyond - Phase Space Methods in Plasma Wave Theory (Hardcover, New)

This complete introduction to the use of modern ray tracing techniques in plasma physics describes the powerful mathematical methods generally applicable to vector wave equations in non-uniform media, and clearly demonstrates the application of these methods to simplify and solve important problems in plasma wave theory. Key analytical concepts are carefully introduced as needed, encouraging the development of a visual intuition for the underlying methodology, with more advanced mathematical concepts succinctly explained in the appendices, and supporting Matlab and Raycon code available online. Covering variational principles, covariant formulations, caustics, tunnelling, mode conversion, weak dissipation, wave emission from coherent sources, incoherent wave fields, and collective wave absorption and emission, all within an accessible framework using standard plasma physics notation, this is an invaluable resource for graduate students and researchers in plasma physics.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2014
First published:	February 2014
Authors:	E. R. Tracy • A. J. Brizard • A.S. Richardson • A. N. Kaufman
Dimensions:	253 x 177 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	541
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-76806-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > States of matter > Plasma physics Promotions
LSN:	0-521-76806-3
Barcode:	9780521768061

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