Advanced Plasma Physics : From Computation to Fusion
Overview
Advanced Plasma Physics: From Computation to Fusion carries the Physics First Series plasma sequence to the research frontier: the simulation methods used in modern plasma research, relativistic and high-intensity regimes, and the physics of magnetic confinement fusion.
Each topic moves between physical interpretation, mathematical derivation, a worked example and a computational check. Every result is tested by dimensional analysis, limiting cases and verification against known solutions.
Contents:
Chapter 1: Production PIC: From Boris to Petascale
Chapter 2: MHD and Extended-MHD Simulation
Chapter 3: Gyrokinetic Simulation and Multi-Scale Methods
Chapter 4: Relativistic Plasma Theory
Chapter 5: Laser-Plasma Interactions at High Intensity
Chapter 6: Collisionless Shocks and Particle Acceleration
Chapter 7: Tokamak Physics: From Equilibrium to Disruptions
Chapter 8: Stellarators, Compact Reactors, and Alternatives
Chapter 9: Burning Plasma Physics and the Path to Fusion Energy
Bibliography and Index
Inside: full derivations with the assumptions behind each model stated; worked examples and end-of-chapter exercises, including computational investigations; full-color figures throughout.
Volume III of the Physics First Series plasma sequence, following Plasma Physics (Volume I) and Magnetized Plasma Physics (Volume II), and continued in Space Plasma Physics (Volume IV). Companion computational materials are available at physicsfirstseries.com.
Written for graduate students and researchers in plasma physics, fusion energy and computational science.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798995242659
- ISBN-10: 9798995242659
- Publisher: Physics First Series LLC
- Publish Date: October 2026
- Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.09 pounds
- Page Count: 312
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