Description: Quantum Plasmadynamics by Donald Melrose The kinetic theory of plasmas is a collective-medium theory: a plasma is not a collection of - dependent particles in a given electromagnetic ?eld, but a medium in which the particles collectively modify the ?eld, and the ?eld modi?es the par- cles. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The idea of synthesizing quantum electrodynamics (QED) and the kinetic theory of plasmas ?rst occurred to me in the early 1970s [1, 2]. The project to do so has been carried out bit by bit over the subsequent years. The name "quantum plasmadynamics" (QPD) is my own jargon [3] for the synthesized theory. Both QED and the kinetic theory of plasmas areconcerned with the int- action between charged particles and the electromagnetic ?eld, but they are radically di?erent in the way the interaction is described. The kinetic theory of plasmas is a collective-medium theory: a plasma is not a collection of - dependent particles in a given electromagnetic ?eld, but a medium in which the particles collectively modify the ?eld, and the ?eld modi?es the par- cles. The charge and current densities associated with the particles are part of a self-consistent ?eld. Conventionally, the kinetic theory of plasmas is a classical theory: the motions of particles are treated using classical dynamics. Notes Synthesizes two fields: classical kinetic theory of collisionless plasmas and quantum electrodynamicsWhole new approach not seen in other textsProvides a comprehensive introduction to a more general formalism for plasma kinetic and dispersion theory Back Cover The field of quantum plasmas has a long and diverse tradition and is becoming of increasing current interest, motivated by applications to micro-electronics and to focused high-power lasers. In this book, plasma kinetic theory is developed in a covariant (4-tensor) notation, which facilitates generalizations to include all relativistic and electromagnetic effects. Relativistic quantum effects are included by using quantum electrodynamics (QED) to calculate the plasma response 4-tenors. The effects of the plasma are included in QED by replacing the photon propagator in vacuo by that in the medium, such that the poles of this propagator correspond to the natural wave modes of the medium. Author Biography Following completion of his doctoral thesis, in theoretical particle physics at Oxford University in 1965, Don Melrose changed his research interests to plasma astrophysics. After post-doctoral appointments in the UK and the USA he returned to Australia in 1969, to the Australian National University until he took up his current appointment as Professor of Physics (Theoretical) at the University of Sydney in 1979. He made important contributions to the theory of coherent emission processes in astrophysics: plasma emission in solar radio bursts, electron cyclotron maser emission and pulsar radio emission. His current interests include pulsars, quantum plasmas and solar flares. Table of Contents Response 4-tensors.- Covariant theory of wave dispersion.- Particle and wave subsystems.- Dispersion in relativistic plasmas.- Classical plasmadynamics.- Quantum field theory.- QPD processes.- Responses of a quantum plasma.- Isotropic quantum plasmas.- Spin, MMR and neutrino plasma. Review From the reviews:"The ten chapters and 464 pages book is one of Lecture Notes Series of Monographs on Physics and gives the best introduction to the quantum electrodynamics and the kinetic theory relativistic and non-relativistic charged particles. The author of the book is focusing on interactions between charged particles and the electromagnetic field. … Materials of the most important part of the book are supported by illustrations. … useful for advanced graduate students, scientists and all who are interesting on the plasma physics and the confinement systems." (M. J. Canfell, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1158, 2009)"Melroses addition to the Lecture Notes in Physics series provides an introduction to both QED and the kinetic theory of charged particles, while detailing the synthesis of these fields into the modern subject of quantum plasmadynamics (QPD). … this first volume of the collection focuses only on unmagnetized plasmas. … this book may be useful for advanced graduate students and working scientists interested in the dynamics and behavior of quantum plasmas." (Stephen D. Pankavich, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2012 a) Long Description The idea of synthesizing quantum electrodynamics (QED) and the kinetic theory of plasmas ?rst occurred to me in the early 1970s [1, 2]. The project to do so has been carried out bit by bit over the subsequent years. The name "quantum plasmadynamics" (QPD) is my own jargon [3] for the synthesized theory. Both QED and the kinetic theory of plasmas areconcerned with the int- action between charged particles and the electromagnetic ?eld, but they are radically dierent in the way the interaction is described. The kinetic theory of plasmas is a collective-medium theory: a plasma is not a collection of - dependent particles in a given electromagnetic ?eld, but a medium in which the particles collectively modify the ?eld, and the ?eld modies the par- cles. The charge and current densities associated with the particles are part of a self-consistent ?eld. Conventionally, the kinetic theory of plasmas is a classical theory: the motions of particles are treated using classical dynamics. Review Quote From the reviews: "The ten chapters and 464 pages book is one of Lecture Notes Series of Monographs on Physics and gives the best introduction to the quantum electrodynamics and the kinetic theory relativistic and non-relativistic charged particles. The author of the book is focusing on interactions between charged particles and the electromagnetic field. ... Materials of the most important part of the book are supported by illustrations. ... useful for advanced graduate students, scientists and all who are interesting on the plasma physics and the confinement systems." (M. J. Canfell, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1158, 2009) "Melroses addition to the Lecture Notes in Physics series provides an introduction to both QED and the kinetic theory of charged particles, while detailing the synthesis of these fields into the modern subject of quantum plasmadynamics (QPD). ... this first volume of the collection focuses only on unmagnetized plasmas. ... this book may be useful for advanced graduate students and working scientists interested in the dynamics and behavior of quantum plasmas." (Stephen D. Pankavich, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2012 a) Feature Synthesizes two fields: classical kinetic theory of collisionless plasmas and quantum electrodynamics Whole new approach not seen in other texts Provides a comprehensive introduction to a more general formalism for plasma kinetic and dispersion theory Details ISBN1441925384 Author Donald Melrose Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Series Lecture Notes in Physics Year 2010 Edition 1st ISBN-10 1441925384 ISBN-13 9781441925381 Format Paperback Publication Date 2010-11-19 Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States DEWEY 530.44 Short Title QUANTUM PLASMADYNAMICS Language English Media Book Series Number 735 Pages 464 Subtitle Unmagnetized Plasmas Illustrations XXII, 464 p. AU Release Date 2010-11-19 NZ Release Date 2010-11-19 US Release Date 2010-11-19 UK Release Date 2010-11-19 Edition Description Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2008 Alternative 9780387739021 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137802373;
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Book Title: Quantum Plasmadynamics
Number of Pages: 464 Pages
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