Plasma Physics - Basic Theory with Fusion Applicationspresents a thorough treatment of plasma physics, beginningat an introductory level and including an extensivediscussion of its applications in thermonuclear fusionresearch. The physics of fusion plasmas is explained mainlyin relation to recent progress in tokamak research, butother plasma confinement schemes, such as stellarators andinertial confinement, are alsodescribed.The unique and systematic presentation will help readers tounderstand the overall structure of plasma theory and willfaciliate access to more advanced literature on specialisttopics. Numerous problems will assist the students inmastering the text.