Thermal Plasmas: Fundamentals and Applications / Edition 1

by M.I. Boulos, P. Fauchais, Emil Pfender

Overview

In this unique textbook and reference source, the authors integrate theoretical and applied research from a host of disciplines, including materials science, plasma physics, and advanced transport phenomena. Volume 1, the first of two, covers the fundamentals of plasma physics and gaseous electronics, thermodynamics, and transport properties of plasma.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780306446078
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	04/30/1994
Series:	Language of Science Series
Edition description:	1994
Pages:	452
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.04(d)

Table of Contents

1. The Plasma State.- 2. Basic Atomic and Molecular Theory.- 3. Kinetic Theory.- 4. Fundamental Concepts in Gaseous Electronics.- 5. Derivation of the Plasma Equations.- 6. Thermodynamic Properties.- 7. Transport Properties.- 8. Radiation Transport.- Appendix: Thermodynamic and Transport Properties of Pure Gases and Their Mixtures at Atmospheric Pressure over the Temperature Range 500–24,000 K.- A.1. Introduction.- A.2. Calculation Method.- A.2.1 Thermodynamic Properties.- A.2.2. Transport Properties.- A.3. Plasma Tables.- References.

Editorial Reviews

Intended as a reference or introductory text, volume one begins with a definition of the plasma state and its properties and applications. The next three chapters cover the essentials of atomic and molecular theory, kinetic theory, and gaseous electronics. After deriving the plasma equations, thermodynamic and transport properties are considered. The most up-to-date values of these properties for selected gases and gas mixtures are presented in the Appendix. The last chapter is devoted to radiation transport. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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