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An introduction to the atomic and radiation physics of plasmas G.J. Tallents, University of York
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Tallents, G. J., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Plasma radiation.
- Radiation--Measurement.
- Radiation.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge, United Kingdom New York, NY Cambridge University Press 2018
- Summary:
- Plasmas comprise more than 99% of the observable universe. They are important in many technologies and are key potential sources for fusion power. Atomic and radiation physics is critical for the diagnosis, observation and simulation of astrophysical and laboratory plasmas, and plasma physicists working in a range of areas from astrophysics, magnetic fusion, and inertial fusion utilise atomic and radiation physics to interpret measurements. This text develops the physics of emission, absorption and interaction of light in astrophysics and in laboratory plasmas from first principles using the physics of various fields of study including quantum mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and statistical physics. Linking undergraduate level atomic and radiation physics with the advanced material required for postgraduate study and research, this text adopts a highly pedagogical approach and includes numerous exercises within each chapter for students to reinforce their understanding of the key concepts
- Contents:
- Plasma and atomic physics
- The propagation of light
- Scattering
- Radiation emission in plasmas
- Radiation emission involving free electrons
- Opacity
- Discrete bound quantum states: hydrogen and hydrogen-like ions
- Discrete bound states: many-electron atoms and ions
- Discrete bound states: molecules
- Radiative transitions between discrete quantum states
- Collisions
- Collisional-radiative models
- High density plasmas
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Print version record
- Other Format:
- Electronic reproduction of (manifestation) Tallents, G.J. Introduction to the atomic and radiation physics of plasmas
- ISBN:
- 9781108303538
- 1108303536
- 9781108318013
- 1108318010
- 9781108321730
- 1108321739
- OCLC:
- 1029058925
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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