Complex and Dusty Plasmas

From Laboratory to Space

AvVladimir E. Fortov,Gregor E. Morfill

Inbunden, Engelska, 2009

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Dusty or complex plasmas are plasmas containing solid or liquid charged particles referred to as dust. Naturally occurring in space, they are present in planetary rings and comet tails, as well as clouds found in the vicinity of artificial satellites and space stations. On a more earthly level, dusty plasmas are now being actively researched as dust plays a key role in technological plasma applications associated with etching technologies in microelectronics, as well as with production of thin films and nanoparticles. Complex and Dusty Plasmas: From Laboratory to Space provides a balanced and consistent picture of the current status of the field by covering new developments in experimental and theoretical research. Drawing from research performed across the earth and even beyond by an internationally diverse group of pioneering researchers, this book covers a wealth of topics. It delves into:Major types of complex plasmas in ground-based and microgravity experimentsProperties of the magnetized, thermal, cryogenic, ultraviolet, nuclear-induced complex plasmas and plasmas with nonspherical particles Major forces acting on the particles and features of the particle dynamics in complex plasmas, as well as basic plasma-particle interactions,Recent research results on phase transitions between crystalline and liquid complex plasma states Astrophysical aspects of dusty plasmas and numerical simulation of their propertiesDust as a source of contamination in many applications including reactors An important feature of this work is the detailed discussion of unique experimental and theoretical aspects of complex plasmas related to the investigations under microgravity conditions performed onboard Mir and ISS space stations. Much of what we know today would not be

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2009-12-23
Mått:156 x 234 x 29 mm
Vikt:970 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Series in Plasma Physics
Antal sidor:440
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN:9781420083118

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Fortov, Vladimir E.; Morfill, Gregor E.

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Vladimir Fortov and Gregor Morfill both have very extensive research experience in the field of complex and dusty plasmas and are, therefore, excellent choices as editors of this collection of nine comprehensive chapters. As well as contributing as co-authors to some of the chapters, the editors have succeeded in collecting an internationally leading group of researchers to contribute specialist chapters that together provide a balanced overview of the current status of this field. ... For all those entering research involving complex and dusty plasmas, this book is recommended as a valuable resource. Those who have been working in this research field for some time should also benefit from the extensive coverage of the subject provided by the expert contributors. -Alan Phelps, Contemporary Physics, 2011 Complex and Dusty Plasmas takes the reader on a carefully guided, detailed tour through many of the major subject areas within the field. ... a well-written text providing a thorough review of the present state of dusty-plasma physics. The authors and editors have done a good job of covering the major issues in dusty-plasma physics from a fundamental level and have also discussed the application of those principles to real-world systems. The latest developments in the field are discussed and perspective is given for addressing future issues. ... This text will be a useful tool not only to those new to the field, but will also be a valuable reference for the present community. -Radio Science Bulletin, March 2011

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction. Types of Experimental Complex Plasmas. Elementary Processes in Complex Plasmas. Oscillations, Waves, and Instabilities in Dusty Plasma. Nonideality of Complex Plasmas. Astrophysical Aspects of Complex Plasmas. Numerical Simulation of Complex Plasmas. Diagnostics of Complex Plasmas. Possible Applications. Interdisciplinarity and Perspectives.