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Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Plasma Harmonics
Book SynopsisPlasma harmonics is a new field of laser spectroscopy. The use of the solid elements of the periodic table, together with thousands of complex solid-state samples, largely extends the range of materials employed in plasma harmonics in contrast to the few light rare gases that are typically used. Thus the exploration of practically any available solid-state material through nonlinear spectroscopy comprising laser ablation and harmonic generation can be considered a new tool for materials science. Plasma harmonic spectroscopy exploits the spectral and structural properties of various ablated solid-state materials by propagating short laser pulses through laser-produced plasma and generating high-order harmonics of ultrashort laser pulses.The book describes the special features of plasma harmonics in laser-produced ablation plumes and discusses a wide range of nonlinear medium characteristics that can be produced by varying the conditions of laser plume production on the surface of a solid. This book compiles and details cutting-edge research in science and medicine from the interdisciplinary team of the Michigan Nanotechnology Institute for Medicine and Biological Sciences, who are currently revolutionizing drug delivery techniques through the development of engineered nanodevices. Edited by Istvan J Majoros and James Baker, Jr., two prominent nanotechnology researchers, this book is designed for workers involved in nanotechnology, macromolecular science, cancer therapy, or drug delivery research. Trade Review"This book is on the nascent, upcoming field of ‘plasma harmonics,’ a term coined by the author for the high order harmonics produced in ‘plasma plumes’ instead of in gases. The author is an authority in this field, and the book would be very useful for researchers working in the field of high order harmonic generation using short-pulse lasers."Dr. Prasad A. Naik, Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology, India"Rashid Ganeev has contributed to the birth and development of HHG from plasma and has used all his experience and physical vision to write this modern and up-to-date presentation of the topic both from the experimental and the theoretical point of view."Prof. Emilio Fiordilino, University of Palermo, Italy"The author has done an excellent job in presenting detailed accounts of various experiments, while at the same time covering a broad range of phenomena in this field."Prof. Tsuneyuki Ozaki, Université INRS, Canada"The author is the driving person of this field that emerged in the last decade and currently shows its great potential. The text is well written and a very useful introduction to this fast-growing field."Dr. Helmut Zacharias, University of Münster, Germany"For both young scientists and experts, the book constitutes an excellent compilation of the newest advances in this highly multidisciplinary field, crisscrossing the domains of material science, nonlinear optics, and laser spectroscopy."Dr. Marta Castillejo, Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Spain"I recommend this book for any researcher who will challenge a nonlinear coherent laser physics toward soft x-ray lasers and their application in any further fields."Prof. Hiroto Kuroda, Advanced Laser Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, JapanTable of ContentsPreface; Why plasma harmonics? A very brief introduction Early stage of plasma harmonic studies - hopes and frustrations New developments in plasma harmonics studies: first successes Improvements of plasma harmonics; Theoretical basics of plasma harmonics; Basics of HHG Harmonic generation in fullerenes using few-cycle pulsesVarious approaches for description of observed peculiarities of resonant enhancement of a single harmonic in laser plasmaTwo-colour pump resonance-induced enhancement of odd and even harmonics from a tin plasmaCalculations of single harmonic generation from Mn plasma;Low-order harmonic generation in plasma plumes using nanosecond and picoseconds driving pulses Low-order harmonic generation in metal ablation plasmas in nanosecond and picosecond regimes Low-order harmonic generation in nanosecond laser ablation plasmas of carbon containing materials Comparative studies of third harmonic generation in plasma plumes using picosecond and femtosecond laser pulsesLow-order harmonic generation of 1064 nm radiation in long plasma plumes; High-order harmonic generation in plasma plumes using picosecond pulses Harmonic generation of picosecond Nd:YAG laser radiation in metal ablation-produced plasmas High-order harmonic generation of picosecond laser radiation in carbon-containing plasmas Resonance enhancement of harmonic generation of 1064 nm picosecond radiation in lead plasma;Plasma HHG using femtosecond pulses Current status of plasma HHG studies Stable generation of high-order harmonics of femtosecond laser radiation from laser produced plasma plumes at 1 kHz pulse repetition rate High-order harmonic generation in graphite plasma plumes using ultrashort laser pulses: a systematic analysis of harmonic radiation and plasma conditionsIsolated sub-femtosecond XUV pulse generation in Mn plasma ablation; Characterization of plasma harmonicsHigh-order harmonic cutoff frequency in atomic silver irradiated by femtosecond laser pulses: theory and experiment Calculations of plasma formation for harmonics generationComparison of high-order harmonic generation in uracil and thymine ablation plumes Recent achievements in plasma harmonicsHigh-order harmonic generation in fullerenes using few- and multi-cycle pulses of different wavelengths Single active electron simulation of harmonic generation in C60Ablation of nanoparticles and efficient harmonic generation using 1 kHz laserResonant and nonresonant frequency conversion of laser radiation in the plasmas produced using 1 kHz picosecond and femtosecond pulses Harmonics from the plasmas of different consistence at variable delays between the heating and driving 1 kHz pulses Summary. Perspectives of plasma harmonics
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Glow Discharge Plasmas in Analytical Spectroscopy
Book SynopsisGlow discharge devices are being used in novel ways for the analysis of liquids and gases, including molecular species detection and identification. This volume includes chapters which deal with both basic and highly complex applications.Trade Review"...very valuable for those interested in this rapidly expanding and diagnostically important area." Journal of the American Chemical Society Vol. 125, NO. 39Table of ContentsPreface xi List of Contributors xiii 1 Introduction 1 R. K. Marcus and J. A. C. Broekaert 1.1 Rationale 1 1.2 Glow Discharge Devices: Basic Operating Principles 3 1.3 Glow Discharge Devices: Scope of Application 6 1.4 Volume Outline 7 1.5 References 12 2 Optical Emission Spectrometry with Glow Discharges 15 J. A. C. Broekaert 2.1 Introduction 15 2.2 Glow Discharges 16 2.3 Atomic Emission Spectrometry 36 2.4 Material Ablation 49 2.5 Analyses with Glow Discharge Atomic Emission Spectrometry 55 2.6 Other Methods of Analysis and Outlook 63 2.7 References 67 3 Mass Spectrometry of Glow Discharges 71 W. W. Harrison, C. Yang and E. Oxley 3.1 Introduction 71 3.2 Fundamentals of Mass Spectrometry 75 3.3 Instrumentation 82 3.4 Qualitative Considerations 91 3.5 Quantitative Analysis 92 3.6 Conclusions 95 3.7 References 95 4 Radio Frequency Glow Discharges 97 R. K. Marcus 4.1 Introduction 97 4.2 Radio Frequency Glow Discharge (rf-GD) Operation Principles 99 4.3 Comparisons with dc-Powered Glow Discharge Sources 101 4.4 Instrumentation 106 4.5 Analytical Applications 112 4.6 Summary 136 4.7 References 136 5 Depth Profile Analysis 141 A. Bengtson 5.1 Introduction 141 5.2 Instrumentation 142 5.3 Practical Aspects and Results 144 5.4 Conclusions 153 5.5 References 154 6 Numerical Modeling of Analytical Glow Discharges 155 A. Bogaerts and R. Gijbels 6.1 Introduction 155 6.2 Description of the Models 157 6.3 Results and Discussion 170 6.4 Conclusion 202 6.5 References 203 7 Application of Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectrometry in the Steel Industry 207 K. Kakita 7.1 Introduction 207 7.2 Measurement Traceability of Coating Weight and Chemical Composition by GD-OES 208 7.3 Method of Coating Analysis by GD-OES 209 7.4 Depth Profiles of Coatings by GD-OES 213 7.5 Factors Affecting Depth Profiles 217 7.6 Validation and Verification of Calibration Graphs 225 7.7 References 229 8 Surfaces, Thin Films and Coatings 231 R. Payling, P. Chapon, K. Shimizu, R. Passetemps, A. Jadin, Y. Bourgeois, K. Crener, M. Aeberhard and J. Michler 8.1 Introduction 231 8.2 Surfaces 232 8.3 Thin Films 238 8.4 Coatings 243 8.5 Conclusions 251 8.6 Acknowledgements 251 8.7 References 251 9 Comparison of Glow Discharge Atomic Spectrometry with Other Surface Analysis Methods 253 K. Wagatsuma 9.1 Introduction 253 9.2 Surface Analysis Methods Competitive with Glow Discharge Spectrometry 256 9.3 Analytical Examples 263 9.4 References 272 10 Analysis of Samples of Nuclear Concern with Glow Discharge Atomic Spectrometry 273 M. Betti 10.1 Introduction 273 10.2 Instrumentation 274 10.3 Practical Aspects and Results 277 10.4 Conclusions 288 10.5 Acknowledgements 289 10.6 References 290 11 Analysis of Nonconducting Materials by dc Glow Discharge Spectrometry 293 A. Bogaerts, W. Schelles and R. Van Grieken 11.1 Introduction 293 11.2 Use of a Conducting Host Matrix 294 11.3 Use of a Conducting Secondary Cathode 301 11.4 Conclusion 311 11.5 References 314 12 Standards and Reference Materials for Glow Discharge Spectroscopies 317 M. R. Winchester 12.1 Introduction 317 12.2 Practical Aspects 318 12.3 Conclusions 331 12.4 References 332 13 Analysis of Liquid Samples Using Glow Discharge Spectroscopies 335 R. K. Marcus 13.1 Introduction 335 13.2 Instrumentation 336 13.3 Practical Aspects and Applications 341 13.4 References 360 14 GC Speciation with GDMS Detection 363 J. A. Caruso and L. Milstein 14.1 Introduction 363 14.2 Elemental Speciation 364 14.3 Instrumentation 364 14.4 Practical Aspects and Results 370 14.5 Conclusions 378 14.6 References 379 15 Glow Discharge Atomic Emission Spectrometry for the Analysis of Gases and as an Alternative Gas Chromatographic Detector 381 R. Pereiro, N. G. Orellana-Velado and A. Sanz-Medel 15.1 Introduction 381 15.2 Instrumentation for the Analysis of Gases and Gas Chromatographic Detection by GD-AES 386 15.3 Practical Aspects and Results 392 15.4 Conclusions 399 15.5 References 399 16 Low-pressure Inductively Coupled Plasmas 401 H. Evans 16.1 Introduction 401 16.2 Fundamentals 403 16.3 Instrumentation 407 16.4 Practical Aspects and Results 416 16.5 Conclusions 430 16.6 References 430 17 Multidimensional Ionization Sources for Plasma-source Mass Spectrometry 435 J. P. Guzowski, Jr and G. M. Hieftje 17.1 Introduction 435 17.2 Tandem Sources in PSMS 437 17.3 Multipurpose Ionization Sources for PSMS 441 17.4 Conclusions 463 17.5 Acknowledgments 463 17.6 References 464 Index 469
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Princeton University Press Introduction to Modeling Convection in Planets
Book SynopsisProvides readers with the skills they need to write computer codes that simulate convection, internal gravity waves, and magnetic field generation in the interiors and atmospheres of rotating planets and stars. This book describes how to create codes that simulate the internal dynamics of planets and stars.Trade Review"This book provides readers with the skills they need to write computer codes that simulate convection, internal gravity waves and magnetic field generation in the interiors and atmospheres of rotating planets and stars. It is very useful for readers having a basic understanding of classical physics, vector calculus, partial differential equations, and simple computer programming."--Claudia-Veronika Meister, Zentralblatt MATHTable of ContentsPreface xi PART I. THE FUNDAMENTALS 1 Chapter 1 A Model of Rayleigh-Benard Convection 3 1.1 Basic Theory 3 1.2 Boussinesq Equations 10 1.3 Model Description 13 Supplemental Reading 15 Exercises 15 Chapter 2 Numerical Method 17 2.1 Vorticity-Streamfunction Formulation 17 2.2 Horizontal Spectral Decomposition 19 2.3 Vertical Finite-Difference Method 21 2.4 Time Integration Scheme 22 2.5 Poisson Solver 24 Supplemental Reading 25 Exercises 25 Chapter 3 Linear Stability Analysis 27 3.1 Linear Equations 27 3.2 Linear Code 29 3.3 Critical Rayleigh Number 30 3.4 Analytic Solutions 31 Supplemental Reading 34 Exercises 34 Computational Projects 34 Chapter 4 Nonlinear Finite-Amplitude Dynamics 35 4.1 Modifications to the Linear Model 35 4.2 A Galerkin Method 36 4.3 Nonlinear Code 38 4.4 Nonlinear Simulations 43 Supplemental Reading 48 Exercises 49 Computational Projects 49 Chapter 5 Postprocessing 51 5.1 Computing and Storing Results 51 5.2 Displaying Results 51 5.3 Analyzing Results 54 Supplemental Reading 57 Exercises 57 Computational Projects 57 Chapter 6 Internal Gravity Waves 59 6.1 Linear Dispersion Relation 59 6.2 Code Modifications and Simulations 62 6.3 Wave Energy Analysis 66 Supplemental Reading 66 Exercises 67 Computational Projects 67 Chapter 7 Double-Diffusive Convection 68 7.1 Salt-Fingering Instability 69 7.2 Semiconvection Instability 72 7.3 Oscillating Instabilities 74 7.4 Staircase Profiles 76 7.5 Double-Diffusive Nonlinear Simulations 79 Supplemental Reading 80 Exercises 80 Computational Projects 80 PART II. ADDITIONAL NUMERICAL METHODS 83 Chapter 8 Time Integration Schemes 85 8.1 Fourth-Order Runge-Kutta Scheme 85 8.2 Semi-Implicit Scheme 87 8.3 Predictor-Corrector Schemes 89 8.4 Infinite Prandtl Number: Mantle Convection 91 Supplemental Reading 92 Exercises 93 Computational Projects 93 Chapter 9 Spatial Discretizations 95 9.1 Nonuniform Grid 95 9.2 Coordinate Mapping 97 9.3 Fully Finite Difference 98 9.4 Fully Spectral: Chebyshev-Fourier 102 9.5 Parallel Processing 108 Supplemental Reading 112 Exercises 112 Computational Projects 112 Chapter 10 Boundaries and Geometries 115 10.1 Absorbing Top and Bottom Boundaries 115 10.2 Permeable Periodic Side Boundaries 117 10.3 2D Annulus Geometry 122 10.4 Spectral-Transform Method 130 10.5 3D and 2.5D Cartesian Box Geometry 133 10.6 3D and 2.5D Spherical-Shell Geometry 135 Supplemental Reading 162 Exercises 162 Computational Projects 164 PART III. ADDITIONAL PHYSICS 167 Chapter 11 Magnetic Field 169 11.1 Magnetohydrodynamics 170 11.2 Magnetoconvection with a Vertical Background Field 173 11.3 Linear Analyses: Magnetic 179 11.4 Nonlinear Simulations: Magnetic 182 11.5 Magnetoconvection with a Horizontal Background Field 184 11.6 Magnetoconvection with an Arbitrary Background Field 187 Supplemental Reading 189 Exercises 190 Computational Projects 191 Chapter 12 Density Stratification 193 12.1 Anelastic Approximation 194 12.2 Reference State: Polytropes 207 12.3 Numerical Method: Anelastic 214 12.4 Linear Analyses: Anelastic 219 12.5 Nonlinear Simulations: Anelastic 222 Supplemental Reading 227 Exercises 227 Computational Projects 228 Chapter 13 Rotation 229 13.1 Coriolis, Centrifugal, and Poincare Forces 229 13.2 2D Rotating Equatorial Box 233 13.3 2D Rotating Equatorial Annulus: Differential Rotation 241 13.4 2.5D Rotating Spherical Shell: Inertial Oscillations 247 13.5 3D Rotating Spherical Shell: Dynamo Benchmarks 259 13.6 3D Rotating Spherical Shell: Dynamo Simulations 264 13.7 Concluding Remarks 275 Supplemental Reading 277 Exercises 278 Computational Projects 279 Appendix A A Tridiagonal Matrix Solver 283 Appendix B Making Computer-Graphical Movies 284 Appendix C Legendre Functions and Gaussian Quadrature 288 Appendix D Parallel Processing: OpenMP 291 Appendix E Parallel Processing: MPI 292 Bibliography 295 Index 307
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Atmospheric Pressure Plasma for Surface
Book SynopsisThis Book s focus and intent is to impart an understanding of the practical application of atmospheric plasma for the advancement of a wide range of current and emerging technologies.Trade Review“This book is recommended to anyone who wishes to acquire the practical and applied aspects of APP technology.” (Surface Innovations, 1 March 2013)Table of ContentsPreface xi 1. Plasma – The Fourth State of Matter 1 1.1 Fundamentals of Plasmas 1 1.2 Thermal vs. Nonthermal Plasmas 6 1.3 Mechanisms for Surfaces Reactions 22 2. Plasmas for Surface Modification 27 2.1 Low-Pressure Plasmas 28 2.2 Microwave Systems 31 2.3 Physical Vapor Deposition Systems 33 2.4 Atmospheric Plasma Systems 42 2.5 Atmospheric Plasma Precursor Deposition Systems 51 3. Atmospheric Plasma Surface Modification Effects 55 3.1 Surface Cleaning 56 3.2 Surface Etching 63 3.3 Surface Functionalization 66 3.4 Grafting and Surface Polymerization Effects 75 4. Characterization Methods of Atmospheric Plasma Surface Modifications 81 4.1 Surface Characterization Techniques 81 4.2 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) 82 4.3 Static Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry by Time-of-Flight (TOF-SIMS) 86 4.4 Atomic Force Microscopy 89 4.5 Scanning Electron Microscopy (TEM) 97 4.7 Visual Methodologies 98 5. Atmospheric Plasma Modification of Roll-to-Roll Polymeric Surfaces 109 5.1 Material Classifications and Applications 110 5.2 Atmospheric Plasma Processing Surface Effects 116 5.3 Assessments of Surface Modification Effects 117 6. Atmospheric Plasma Modification of Three-Dimensional Polymeric Surfaces 121 6.1 Material Classifications and Applications 125 6.2 Atmospheric Plasma Processing Surface Effects 129 6.3 Assessments of Surface Modification Effects 135 7. Atmospheric Plasma Modification of Textile Surfaces 139 7.1 Material Classifications and Applications 141 7.2 Atmospheric Plasma Processing Surface Effects 145 7.3 Assessments of Surface Modification Effects 151 8. Atmospheric Plasma Modification of Paper Surfaces 155 8.1 Material Classifications and Applications 157 8.2 Atmospheric Plasma Processing Surface Effects 162 8.3 Assessments of Surface Modification Effects 164 9. Atmospheric Plasma Modification of Metal Surfaces 167 9.1 Material Classifications and Applications 168 9.2 Atmospheric Plasma Processing Surface Effects 173 9.3 Assessments of Surface Modification Effects 177 10. Atmospheric Plasma Surface Antimicrobial Effects 181 10.1 Antimicrobial Surface Effects 183 10.2 Inactivation and Sterilization Methods – Medical 187 10.3 Inactivation and Sterilization Methods – Food 189 11. Economic and Ecological Considerations 195 11.1 Operating Cost Comparison of Atmospheric Plasma Systems 196 11.2 Environmental/Sustainable Advantages 201 12. Emerging and Future Atmospheric Plasma Applications 205 12.1 Solar and Other Alternative Energy Systems 205 12.2 Energy Storage Technologies 211 12.3 Aviation and Aerospace Applications 215 12.4 Electronic Device Fabrication 216 12.5 Air Purification Applications 220 12.6 Medical Engineering 221 13. Economic and Environmental Assessment 225 13.1 Goal and Scope 226 13.2 Functional Units 227 13.3 System Boundaries 230 13.4 Data Documentation 232 13.5 Lifecycle Interpretation 233
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Plasma Catalysis: Fundamentals and Applications
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the field of plasma catalysis, regarded as a promising alternative to thermal processes for energy and environmental applications. It bridges the gap between the plasma and catalysis research communities, covering both the fundamentals of plasma catalysis and its application in environmental and energy research. The first section of the book offers a broad introduction to plasma catalysis, covering plasma-catalyst systems, interactions, and modeling. The core of the book then focuses on different applications, describing a wide range of plasma-catalytic processes in catalyst synthesis, environmental clean-up, greenhouse gas conversion and synthesis of materials for energy applications. Chapters cover topics ranging from removal of NOx and VOCs to conversion of methane, carbon dioxide and the reforming of ethanol and methanol.Written by a group of world-leading researchers active in the field, the book forms a valuable resource for scientists, engineers and students with different research backgrounds including plasma physics, plasma chemistry, catalysis, energy, environmental engineering, electrical engineering and material engineering.Table of Contents
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Theoretical Treatment of Electron Emission and
Book SynopsisThis book introduces readers to the physics governing electron emission under high voltages and temperatures, and highlights recent modeling and numerical developments for describing these phenomena. It begins with a brief introduction, presenting several applications that have driven electron emission research in the last few decades. The authors summarize the most relevant theories including the physics of thermo-field electron emission and the main characteristic parameters. Based on these theories, they subsequently describe numerical multi-physics models and discuss the main findings on the effect of space charges, emitter geometry, pulse duration, etc.Beyond the well-known photoelectric effect, the book reviews recent advanced theories on photon-metal interaction. Distinct phenomena occur when picosecond and femtosecond lasers are used to irradiate a surface. Their consequences on metal electron dynamics and heating are presented and discussed, leading to various emission regimes – in and out of equilibrium. In closing, the book reviews the effects of electron emission on high-voltage operation in vacuum, especially breakdown and conditioning, as the most common examples. The book offers a uniquely valuable resource for graduate and PhD students whose work involves electron emission, high-voltage holding, laser irradiation of surfaces, vacuum or discharge breakdown, but also for academic researchers and professionals in the field of accelerators and solid state physics with an interest in this highly topical area.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Fundamental Phenomena of the Thermo-Field Emission at Equilibrium.- Chapter 3. Thermal-Field Emission Emitted by a Microtip.- Chapter 4. Vacuum Breakdown.- Chapter 5. Photoemission.
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Springer International Publishing AG Introduction to Elastic Wave Propagation
Book SynopsisThis revised and updated edition expands on its explanations of methods used to analyze waves in solid materials, such as the waves created by earthquakes and the ultrasonic waves used to detect flaws in materials and for medical diagnoses. In addition to the traditional methods used to analyze steady-state and transient waves in elastic materials, the book contains introductions to advanced areas that no other single text covers. These topics include the use of finite elements to solve wave problems, the Cagniard-de Hoop method, the four-pole technique for analyzing waves in layered media, and the growth and decay of shock and acceleration waves. The authors explain the theory of linear elasticity through the displacement equations of motion, methods used to analyze steady-state and transient waves in layered media, and include an appendix on functions of a complex variable. Originally developed for a graduate course for which no suitable text existed, the new edition retains its classroom-tested treatment of the theories of linear elasticity and complex variables for students needing background in those subjects. Table of ContentsChapter 1 Linear Elasticity.- Chapter 2 One-Dimensional Waves.- Chapter 3 Steady-State Waves.- Chapter 4 Transient Waves.- Chapter 5 Nonlinear Wave Propagation.
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Springer Twodimensional ProductCubic Systems Vol. I
Book SynopsisConstant and Product-Cubic Systems.- Self-linear and Product-cubic systems.- Crossing-linear and Product-cubic systems.
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Springer International Publishing AG Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled
Book SynopsisThis complete introduction to plasma physics and controlled fusion by one of the pioneering scientists in this expanding field offers both a simple and intuitive discussion of the basic concepts of this subject and an insight into the challenging problems of current research. In a wholly lucid manner the work covers single-particle motions, fluid equations for plasmas, wave motions, diffusion and resistivity, Landau damping, plasma instabilities and nonlinear problems. For students, this outstanding text offers a painless introduction to this important field; for teachers, a large collection of problems; and for researchers, a concise review of the fundamentals as well as original treatments of a number of topics never before explained so clearly. This revised edition contains new material on kinetic effects, including Bernstein waves and the plasma dispersion function, and on nonlinear wave equations and solitons. For the third edition, updates was made throughout each existing chapter, and two new chapters were added; Ch 9 on “Special Plasmas” and Ch 10 on Plasma Applications (including Atmospheric Plasmas). Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Single-particle motions.- Plasmas as fluids.- Waves in plasmas.- Diffusion and resistivity.- Equilibrium and stability.- Kinetic theory .- Nonlinear effects.- Special plasmas.- Plasma applications.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Radioaktivität: Fakten, Ursachen, Wirkungen
Book SynopsisRadioaktivität, natürliche und künstliche, ist ein Teil unseres täglichen Lebens, Fragen der Radioaktivität sind ein wichtiger Gegenstand öffentlicher Diskussion. Dieses Buch bringt gut verständlich und nüchtern die Fakten: zur Entstehung der unterschiedlichen radioaktiven Strahlen, zu ihren Eigenschaften und zu ihren Wirkungen auf Mensch und Materie. Strahlungsmessung und -meßgeräte sowie wesentliche Radioaktivitätsmethoden aus Forschung, Medizin und Technik werden ebenso ausführlich erläutert wie die Strahlenbelastung des Menschen, Kernreaktoren, Spaltprodukte und die Plutoniumproblematik.Table of Contents1. Einleitung.- 2. Grundlagen.- 2.1 Physikalische Größen und Maßeinheiten.- 2.2 Struktur der Materie.- 2.3 Elementarteilchen.- 2.4 Strahlung.- 3. Erhaltungssätze.- 3.1 Erhaltung von Impuls, Drehimpuls und Energie.- 3.2 Zentralkräfte, Bindungsenergie.- 3.3 Quantenmechanische Aspekte.- 3.4 Relativistische Aspekte.- 3.5 Kernbindungsenergie.- 3.6 Weitere Erhaltungssätze.- 4. Strahlung aus Elektronenhülle und Atomkern.- 4.1 Herkunft der Strahlung.- 4.2 Atomübergänge.- 4.2.1 Energiebetrachtungen.- 4.2.2 Atomzerfälle.- 4.3 Kernzerfälle.- 4.3.1 Gammazerfall.- 4.3.2 Betazerfall.- 4.3.3 Alphazerfall.- 4.3.4 Weitere Zerfallsmöglichkeiten.- 4.3.5 Zusammenfassung.- 5. Zeitliches Verhalten.- 5.1 Zerfallsgesetz und Aktivität.- 5.2 Mehrere Zerfallsmöglichkeiten, Beispiel 40K.- 5.3 Zerfallsketten.- 5.4 Altersbestimmung von Mineralien.- 5.5 Zerfallsstatistik.- 5.6 Radioaktiver Zerfall und Determinismus.- 6. Durchgang von Strahlung durch Materie.- 6.1 Überblick.- 6.2 Protonen und ?-Teilchen.- 6.2.1 Energieverlust pro Wegstreckenintervall.- 6.2.2 Streuung des Energieverlustes.- 6.2.3 Reichweite.- 6.3 Elektronen.- 6.3.1 Anregung und Ionisation.- 6.3.2 Brems Strahlung.- 6.3.3 Cerenkov-Strahlung.- 6.4 Neutronen.- 6.4.1 Streuung.- 6.4.2 Einfang in einen Atomkern.- 6.5 Röntgen- und ?-Strahlung.- 6.5.1 Photoeffekt.- 6.5.2 Compton-Effekt.- 6.5.3 Paarbildung.- 6.5.4 Schwächungskoeffizienten.- 6.6 Zusammenfassung.- 7. Strahlungsmessung.- 7.1 Vorbemerkungen.- 7.2 Strahlungsmeßgeräte.- 7.2.1 Gasionisationsdetektoren.- 7.2.2 Szintillatoren.- 7.2.3 Halbleiter-Detektoren.- 7.2.4 Weitere Nachweisverfahren.- 7.3 Durchführung von Messungen.- 7.3.1 Aktivitätsmessung.- 7.3.2 Gammaspektroskopie.- 7.3.3 Dosismessungen.- 7.4 Anwendungsbeispiele.- 7.4.1 Aufklärung der Photosynthese.- 7.4.2 Radioimmunoassay.- 7.4.3 Organszintigraphie.- 7.4.4 Aktivierungsanalyse.- 7.4.5 Anwendungen in der Technik.- 8. Strahlung und Mensch.- 8.1 Biologische Wirkung von ionisierender Strahlung.- 8.2 Strahlendosis und Strahlenschutz.- 8.2.1 Dosisgrößen.- 8.2.2 Dosisberechnung.- 8.2.3 Strahlenschutzvorschriften.- 8.3 Strahlenbelastung des Menschen.- 8.3.1 Herkunft der Strahlenbelastung.- 8.3.2 Gesundheitsrisiko.- 9. Kernreaktoren, Spaltprodukte.- 9.1 Vorbetrachtung.- 9.2 Kernspaltung.- 9.3 Kettenreaktion.- 9.4 Energieerzeugung.- 9.5 Spaltprodukte.- 9.6 Sicherheitsfragen.- 10. Plutonium.- Nachwort.- AI Relativistische Beziehung zwischen Masse und Energie..- A2 Nichtrelativistische Stoßkinematik.- A3 Wirkungsquerschnitt.- A4 Zum Energieverlust geladener Teilchen.- A5 Zur Poisson-Statistik beim radioaktiven Zerfall.- Weiterführende Literatur.- Personenverzeichnis.- Stichwortverzeichnis.
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Springer Proceedings of the 32nd International Conference on Nuclear Engineering Volume 10 ICONE 2025 2226 June Weihai China
Book SynopsisExperiments to Investigate Thermal Stratification with Different Boundary Conditions at a Pipeline-elbow.- On the factors affecting the flow-induced vibration characteristics of PWR fuel assemblies.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Introductory Physics
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Cambridge University Press Relativistic Fluids Magnetofluids With Applications in Astrophysics and Plasma Physics Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics
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Cambridge University Press Eltromagnetic Processes Dispersive
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Cambridge University Press Collisional Transport Magnet Plasma 4 Cambridge Monographs on Plasma Physics Series Number 4
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Cambridge University Press Magnetic Reconnection MHD Theory and Applications
Book SynopsisThis authoritative volume gives a comprehensive overview of magnetic reconnection. Providing a lucid introduction to the theory, and a wide-ranging review of its applications, it is ideal for graduate students and researchers in solar physics, astrophysics, plasma physics and space science.Trade Review'Solar and stellar flares, geomagnetic sub-storms and tokamak (toroidal magnetic chamber) disruptions are amongst the most dynamic reconnection phenomena studied today. there are few areas of astrophysics in the broader Universe, too, which do not involve reconnection. Two renowned experts in the field have set out the modern approach to this fascinating and universal topic. Vital reading for students and researchers.' Irish Astronomical Journal'The clear and logical style makes this book an essential introduction for graduate students and an authoritative reference for researchers in solar physics, astrophysics, plasma physics and space science.' Europe & Astronomy'… will provide a very welcome systematization of a vast and tangled literature, whose interrelationships are not always very obvious.' S. W. H. Cowley, Contemporary Physics'This timely book meets a welcome need … [It] provides in a single place an encyclopedic study to which people will be able to refer for yours, to gain an overall picture of the papers published in this field over the past decade or two … a truly valuable contribution to our understanding of reconnection physics.' Russell M. Kulsrud, Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics'Anyone working in one of these fields should at least look at the phenomena described in this book, which offers a wide panorama of reconnection scenarios.' Journal of Plasma Physics'This book, written by two real experts in the field, presents in a clear and logical way an overview of the reconnection process, its theory and applications … an excellent book for graduate students intending to work ion any of these fields, and an indispensable handbook for researchers, solar physicists in particular.' Zdenek Svestka, Solar PhysicsTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. Current-sheet formation; 3. Magnetic annihilation; 4. Steady reconnection: the classical solutions; 5. Steady reconnection: new generation of fast regimes; 6. Unsteady reconnection: the tearing mode; 7. Unsteady reconnection: other approaches; 8. Reconnection in three dimensions; 9. Laboratory applications; 10. Magnetospheric applications; 11. Solar applications; 12. Astrophysical applications; 13. Particle acceleration; References; Appendices; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Magnetohydrodynamic Turbulence
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Cambridge University Press Nuclear Fusion
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Cambridge University Press Physics of Space Plasma Activity
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Cambridge University Press Auroral Physics
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Cambridge University Press principlesofplasmaphysicsforengineersandscientists
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