El. knyga: Electromagnetic Instabilities in an Inhomogeneous Plasma

A comprehensive treatment, from a general physics perspective, of the theory of electromagnetic instabilities in a magnetized inhomogeneous plasma. Addressed to two distinct readerships: space physicists investigating naturally occuring plasma; and researchers dealing with creating plasmas in the laboratory for experiments in controlled fusion. The analytic-l approach explains the physical regularities in the types of instabilities discussed. Many of the findings are original. Translated from the Russian. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Electromagnetic Instabilities in an Inhomogeneous Plasma presents a comprehensive survey of the theory of electromagnetic instabilities in a magnetized inhomogeneous plasma, mainly in the classical approximation of straight and parallel magnetic field lines as well as magnetic-field curvature effects. Using his expertise and experience, the author skillfully guides the reader through the theory; presenting the most important results from leading Russian and Western scientists. This timely and important work will enable new or experienced researchers to improve their knowledge of this important field of plasma research.