Linjin Zheng – författare

This second volume title presents a review of the state-of-the-art theory and application of magnetically confined plasma physics. The book covers three major topics: the Braginskii transport theory, the newly developed perpendicular magnetofluid theory, and the fluid-kinetic hybrid theories. In greater detail, the perpendicular magnetofluid theory is examined, along with the equilibrium and stability analyses. The book provides an advanced review on the state-of-the-art theory and application of magnetically confined plasma physics and is an essential reference for students and researchers in this field.

Key Features



Updated review of the theory and applications of magnetically confined plasma physics.Self-contained yet advanced book, essential for students and researchers.

This is the third volume in a set of books describing state-of-the-art theories and applications of magnetically confined fusion plasmas. This volume presents advanced kinetic theory, aiming to fill the gap between plasma physics textbooks and up-to-date research developments in this field. Due to the complexity of magnetic confinement geometry, kinetic theory for fusion plasmas is also inherently complex. This requires in-depth physical considerations and skilled mathematical treatments. Guiding center theory, drift kinetic theory, gyrokinetic theory, as well as kinetic variational principles are thoroughly reviewed. Applications of these theories to fusion plasma research are also described. This book will appeal to graduate students and researchers in plasma physics.

Key Features:

The first book to fully focus on advanced kinetic theory for magnetically confined fusion plasmas

Fills the gap between existing textbooks and cutting-edge research in plasma physics

Self-contained, covering advanced theory with detailed mathematical treatments

This book describes state-of-the-art theories and applications of ideal and resistive magnetohydrodynamics (MHD). It fills a gap in the market between existing textbooks and the latest cutting-edge research developments, reviewing the profound and pioneering contributions of the theory’s founders and the latest developments and technologies.This book guides readers from the foundations and first principles of MHD to then explore equilibrium theory from classic formulations to modern innovations in coil design, stellarator symmetry, and X‑point physics.Clear explanations connect advanced ideal and resistive stability theory to real fusion challenges, including interchange, ballooning, and Alfv´en modes. The book also unpacks key nonlinear phenomena such as magnetic islands, tearing modes, sawteeth, and edge transport dynamics.Concluding with a forward‑looking assessment of tokamak, stellarator, and mirror concepts, this volume offers a deep yet accessible review of the field for anyone seeking to understand the MHD principles that underpin controlled nuclear fusion.This book will appeal to graduate students and researchers in plasma physics. Although it focuses mainly on magnetically confined fusion plasma physics, it will also be useful to students and researchers in adjoining fields, including space plasma physics.Key features:One of only a handful of books dedicated entirely to advanced ideal and resistive MHD theory for magnetically confined plasmasFills a gap between existing textbooks and cutting-edge research in plasma physicsSelf-contained, covering advanced theory with detailed mathematical treatments

This book describes state-of-the-art theories and applications of ideal and resistive magnetohydrodynamics (MHD). It fills a gap in the market between existing textbooks and the latest cutting-edge research developments, reviewing the profound and pioneering contributions of the theory’s founders and the latest developments and technologies.

This book guides readers from the foundations and first principles of MHD to then explore equilibrium theory from classic formulations to modern innovations in coil design, stellarator symmetry, and X‑point physics.

Clear explanations connect advanced ideal and resistive stability theory to real fusion challenges, including interchange, ballooning, and Alfv´en modes. The book also unpacks key nonlinear phenomena such as magnetic islands, tearing modes, sawteeth, and edge transport dynamics.

Concluding with a forward‑looking assessment of tokamak, stellarator, and mirror concepts, this volume offers a deep yet accessible review of the field for anyone seeking to understand the MHD principles that underpin controlled nuclear fusion.

This book will appeal to graduate students and researchers in plasma physics. Although it focuses mainly on magnetically confined fusion plasma physics, it will also be useful to students and researchers in adjoining fields, including space plasma physics.

Key features:

One of only a handful of books dedicated entirely to advanced ideal and resistive MHD theory for magnetically confined plasmas Fills a gap between existing textbooks and cutting-edge research in plasma physics Self-contained, covering advanced theory with detailed mathematical treatments

This book describes state-of-the-art theories and applications of ideal and resistive magnetohydrodynamics (MHD). It fills a gap in the market between existing textbooks and the latest cutting-edge research developments, reviewing the profound and pioneering contributions of the theory’s founders and the latest developments and technologies.

This book guides readers from the foundations and first principles of MHD to then explore equilibrium theory from classic formulations to modern innovations in coil design, stellarator symmetry, and X‑point physics.

Clear explanations connect advanced ideal and resistive stability theory to real fusion challenges, including interchange, ballooning, and Alfv´en modes. The book also unpacks key nonlinear phenomena such as magnetic islands, tearing modes, sawteeth, and edge transport dynamics.

Concluding with a forward‑looking assessment of tokamak, stellarator, and mirror concepts, this volume offers a deep yet accessible review of the field for anyone seeking to understand the MHD principles that underpin controlled nuclear fusion.

This book will appeal to graduate students and researchers in plasma physics. Although it focuses mainly on magnetically confined fusion plasma physics, it will also be useful to students and researchers in adjoining fields, including space plasma physics.

Key features:

One of only a handful of books dedicated entirely to advanced ideal and resistive MHD theory for magnetically confined plasmas Fills a gap between existing textbooks and cutting-edge research in plasma physics Self-contained, covering advanced theory with detailed mathematical treatments