An introduction to plasma physics and its space applications.

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"Version: 20200801"--Title page verso.Includes bibliographical references.1. Introduction to the physical models for plasmas -- 2. Elements of plasma kinetic theory -- 2.1. The Boltzmann equation -- 2.2. Relaxation model for molecular collisions -- 2.3. The Boltzmann collision integral -- 2.4. Commentaries and further reading3. Hydrodynamic description of plasmas -- 3.1. The moments of Boltzmann equation -- 3.2. The hydrodynamic plasma transport equations -- 3.3. Electron and ion waves -- 3.4. The Langmuir sheath -- 3.5. Commentaries and further reading4. Introduction to electric discharges -- 4.1. DC electric discharges -- 4.2. Microwave discharges -- 4.3. Breakdown in high frequency fields -- 4.4. Commentaries and further reading5. The multipactor discharge -- 5.1. The electron multipactor discharge -- 5.2. The multipactor discharge model -- 5.3. Commentaries and further reading6. Introduction to plasma propulsion in space -- 6.1. Basic orbital maneuvers -- 6.2. The Tsiolkovsky equation -- 6.3. Thrust and specific impulse -- 6.4. Electric propulsion principles -- 6.5. Modified Tsiolkovsky equation -- 6.6. Classification of electric thrusters -- 6.7. Commentaries and further reading.This book is a brief introduction to plasma physics. The book is divided into two parts, focusing initially on molecular collisions, before moving on to examine the physical description of plasmas as a system of interacting particles. Basic concepts are introduced in a simple way and mathematical developments and demonstrations are covered thoroughly. The fundamental processes in a plasma at the atomic and molecular level are discussed, with updated experimental data sets provided. Each chapter concludes with references and commentaries for further insight in the essential points. Two important applications of plasma physics in aerospace technology are introduced in the last chapters: the electric propulsion in space and low-pressure microwave electric discharges, currently denominated multipactor and corona. The book is for Master and undergraduate courses of aerospace engineering and physics. It is also aimed at both non-specialists and professionals involved in laboratory testing for space qualification.This book is intended as a reading guide that is accessible to students and non-specialists.Also available in print.Mode of access: World Wide Web.System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader, EPUB reader, or Kindle reader.Luis Conde is with the Department of Applied Physics of the Polytechnic University of Madrid (Universidad Polit?ecnica de Madrid). His current interests are basic plasma physics, plasma diagnostics and plasma thrusters for space propulsion.Title from PDF title page (viewed on September 3, 2020).

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1 online resource (various pagings) :illustrations (some color).

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English

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9780750335430

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Plasma (Ionized gases)
Plasma physics.
Space plasmas.
SCIENCE / Physics / General.
Aerospace engineering.

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Luis Conde.

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