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This book is an introduction to contemporary plasma physics that
discusses the most relevant recent advances in the field and covers
a careful choice of applications to various branches of
astrophysics and space science. The purpose of the book is to allow
the student to master the basic concepts of plasma physics and to
bring him or her up to date in a number of relevant areas of
current research. Topics covered include orbit theory, kinetic
theory, fluid models, magnetohydrodynamics, MHD turbulence,
instabilities, discontinuities, and magnetic reconnection. Some
prior knowledge of classical physics is required, in particular
fluid mechanics, statistical physics, and electrodynamics. The
mathematical developments are self-contained and explicitly
detailed in the text. A number of exercises are provided at the end
of each chapter, together with suggestions and solutions.
This volume explores the cross-linkages between the kinetic
processes and macroscopic phenomena in the solar atmosphere, which
are at the heart of our current understanding of the heating of the
closed and open corona and the acceleration of the solar wind. The
focus lies on novel data, on theoretical models that have
observable consequences through remote sensing, and on near-solar
and inner-heliosphere observations, such as anticipated by the
upcoming Solar Orbiter and Solar Probe missions, which are
currently developed by the international community. This volume is
aimed at students and researchers active in solar physics and space
science. Previously published in Space Science Reviews journal,
Vol. 172, Nos. 1-4, 2012.
This volume explores the cross-linkages between the kinetic
processes and macroscopic phenomena in the solar atmosphere, which
are at the heart of our current understanding of the heating of the
closed and open corona and the acceleration of the solar wind. The
focus lies on novel data, on theoretical models that have
observable consequences through remote sensing, and on near-solar
and inner-heliosphere observations, such as anticipated by the
upcoming Solar Orbiter and Solar Probe missions, which are
currently developed by the international community. This volume is
aimed at students and researchers active in solar physics and space
science. Previously published in Space Science Reviews journal,
Vol. 172, Nos. 1-4, 2012.
This book is an introduction to contemporary plasma physics that
discusses the most relevant recent advances in the field and covers
a careful choice of applications to various branches of
astrophysics and space science. The purpose of the book is to allow
the student to master the basic concepts of plasma physics and to
bring him or her up to date in a number of relevant areas of
current research. Topics covered include orbit theory, kinetic
theory, fluid models, magnetohydrodynamics, MHD turbulence,
instabilities, discontinuities, and magnetic reconnection. Some
prior knowledge of classical physics is required, in particular
fluid mechanics, statistical physics, and electrodynamics. The
mathematical developments are self-contained and explicitly
detailed in the text. A number of exercises are provided at the end
of each chapter, together with suggestions and solutions.
L'opera si propone di introdurre i principi fondamentali della
Fisica del Plasma, disciplina che trova applicazione sia nel campo
del'energetica (Fusione Termonucleare Controllata), sia
dell'Astrofisica (oltre il 90% della materia dell'Universo e sotto
forma di plasma). Dopo un capitolo introduttivo, vengono discussi i
possibili schemi di descrizione teorica dei plasmi. La parte
centrale e dedicata alla discussione della magnetoidrodinamica, con
particolare riguardo alla teoria delle onde e delle instabilita.
Vengono infine trattati i problemi della riconnessione magnetica e
delle onde d'urto nei plasmi. Per ogni argomento trattato vengono
illustrate delle applicazioni di carattere astrofisico. I calcoli
vengono sempre svolti esplicitamente in modo da permettere allo
studente una piena comprensione delle relative tecniche. Una serie
di esercizi permette inoltre la verifica delle competenze
acquisite. Il libro e destinato agli studenti dei corsi di Laurea
Magistrale e di Dottorato ."
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