Author: H. Kikuchi Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 9401596409 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 227
Book Description
This monograph is the first book exclusively devoted to Electrohydrodynamics in Dusty and Dirty Plasmas with extended Electrodynamics and Gravito-Electrodynamics with Electric Mirrors. The book incorporates novel concepts of Electro Cusp-Reconnection and Generalized Critical Ionization Velocities as well as modern concepts of Self-Organization and Chaos. Therefore, the book is special and quite different from the previous edition in the field of plasma physics in terms of scope, object, and approach. The scope of the present work is much broader and much more general with space and laboratory applications, including collisional neutral and partially ionized gases in electric and space-charge fields, thereby accompanying electrical charging, electrification, discharge, ionization and recombination. The book will serve as a text book, text-related or reference book for graduate students, post graduates, and scientists in geo-astro, space, and laboratory plasma physics, electromagnetics and fluid dynamics. In addition, it will be useful for researchers outside the plasma community who wish to obtain new physical insights, aspects, and points of view.
Author: H. Kikuchi Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 1461518296 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 583
Book Description
I have been asked by Professor Kikuchi to write a foreword for this interesting book on Dusty Plasmas and other electrical phenomena. This was a somewhat daunting task due to the wide range of topics covered. In what follows I have attempted to summarize most of these topics; for this purpose I have divided them into four groups, namely (a) Dusty Plasmas, (b) The Electrical Environment, (c) Lightning and (d) The Noise Environment. I hope that I have succeeded. in indicating that each section contains much that is of great interest. It is perhaps unnecessary for me to point out that the book contains subjects which are at an exciting and important stage in their development. (a) Dusty Plasmas The subject of dusty plasmas is one of great interest. Dust particles in interplanetary space, within comets, in inter-stellar space and at ever greater distances will in general be charged. The plasma environment will ensure this, bombarding electrons will charge up the particle until it assumes a "floating potential," although time variation can occur. Ultra violet radiation can cause photoemission and in certain cases field emission is a possibility. The motion of the particles will be determined by electric and magnetic fields together with gravity. If the density of charged grains becomes sufficiently high the grains will interact with each other and collective behaviour will ensue. This newly evolving subject entails the study of all kinds of plasma waves.
Author: Shahzad, Aamir Publisher: IGI Global ISBN: Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 355
Book Description
The scientific application of plasma across a variety of fields continues to expand with new research at a remarkable rate. The convergence between plasma science and domains such as energy materials, semiconductor systems, textiles, medicine, agriculture, and space exploration is merely scratching the surface of the known possibilities of this technology. Scientists require a sound understanding of the current state of these possibilities in order to push the technology further into the unknown potential of plasma science. The chapters of the book Emerging Applications of Plasma Science in Allied Technologies coalesce to form a holistic panorama of innovations, encompassing everything from sustainable energy solutions to antimicrobial applications. This book stands as a definitive guide to the forefront of innovation and offers a comprehensive dive into the profound impacts of plasma science across diverse fields, presenting a synthesis of cutting-edge research and development. It opens with a meticulous overview of the foundational principles underpinning plasma science, serving as a springboard for the exploration of its myriad applications. From fundamental physics and mechanisms to innovative designs and allied technologies, the pages illuminate the multifaceted dimensions of plasma-based advancements. Plasma technology catalyzes advancements in modern medicine and healthcare. The intricate interplay between plasma-based treatments and living tissues is dissected, revealing a landscape where innovation bridges the gap between science fiction and reality. This book unpacks the critical role of plasma science in the eco-friendly conversion of carbon dioxide, thereby offering a beacon of hope in the struggle against climate change. This book is a trailblazing resource for academics, researchers, and postgraduate students, offering a comprehensive foundation in this groundbreaking field. Industry professionals, from biomedical engineers to agricultural innovators, will find a treasure trove of insights to fuel their work. This book beckons policymakers and visionaries to comprehend the potential of plasma science in steering humanity toward sustainable, cleaner, and healthier futures.
Author: Aamir Shahzad Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand ISBN: 178923672X Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 210
Book Description
This book is intended to provide a deep understanding on the advanced treatments of thermal properties of materials through experimental, theoretical, and computational techniques. This area of interest is being taught in most universities and institutions at the graduate and postgraduate levels. Moreover, the increasing modern technical and social interest in energy has made the study of thermal properties more significant and exciting in the recent years. This book shares with the international community a sense of global motivation and collaboration on the subject of thermal conductivity and its wide spread applications in modern technologies. This book presents new results from leading laboratories and researchers on topics including materials, thermal insulation, modeling, steady and transient measurements, and thermal expansion. The materials of interest range from nanometers to meters, bringing together ideas and results from across the research field.
Author: Boris V. Somov Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 1461442834 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 512
Book Description
This two-part book is devoted to classic fundamentals and current practices and perspectives of modern plasma astrophysics. This first part uniquely covers all the basic principles and practical tools required for understanding and work in plasma astrophysics. More than 25% of the text is updated from the first edition, including new figures, equations and entire sections on topics such as magnetic reconnection and the Grad-Shafranov equation. The book is aimed at professional researchers in astrophysics, but it will also be useful to graduate students in space sciences, geophysics, applied physics and mathematics, especially those seeking a unified view of plasma physics and fluid mechanics.
Author: Leonid F. Chernogor Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1466551143 Category : Computers Languages : en Pages : 551
Book Description
Radiophysical and Geomagnetic Effects of Rocket Burn and Launch in the Near-the-Earth Environment describes experimental and theoretical studies on the effects of rocket burns and launchings on the near-the-Earth environment and geomagnetic fields. It illuminates the main geophysical and radiophysical effects on the ionosphere and magnetosphere sur
Author: Boris V. Somov Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 0387688943 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 861
Book Description
This illustrated monograph explores the fundamentals, current practice, and theoretical perspectives of modern plasma astrophysics. The opening part covers basic principles and practical tools for understanding and working with plasma astrophysics. The second section examines the physics of magnetic reconnection and flares of electromagnetic origin in space plasmas in the solar system, and more. Designed mainly for professional researchers, it will be useful to graduate students in space sciences and geophysics.
Author: Arnold O. Benz Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 030647719X Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 324
Book Description
This textbook is intended as an introduction to the physics of solar and stellar coronae, emphasizing kinetic plasma processes. It is addressed to observational astronomers, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates without a ba- ground in plasma physics. Coronal physics is today a vast field with many different aims and goals. So- ing out the really important aspects of an observed phenomenon and using the physics best suited for the case is a formidable problem. There are already several excellent books, oriented toward the interests of astrophysicists, that deal with the magnetohydrodynamics of stellar atmospheres, radiation transport, and radiation theory. In kinetic processes, the different particle velocities play an important role. This is the case when particle collisions can be neglected, for example in very brief phenomena – such as one period of a high-frequency wave – or in effects produced by energetic particles with very long collision times. Some of the most persistent problems of solar physics, like coronal heating, shock waves, flare energy release, and particle acceleration, are likely to be at least partially related to such p- cesses. Study of the Sun is not regarded here as an end in itself, but as the source of information for more general stellar applications. Our understanding of stellar processes relies heavily, in turn, on our understanding of solar processes. Thus an introduction to what is happening in hot, dilute coronae necessarily starts with the plasma physics of our nearest star.
Author: Kohei Narisada Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 1402026668 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 966
Book Description
Constituting the first holistic overview including practical remedies, this handbook provides the background needed by anyone grappling with the complex issue of outdoor lighting and its effects. It describes not only the problems that astronomers and other night sky observers face in reducing the problems of information loss due to light pollution, as well as the problems lighting technologists face in optimising outdoor lighting installations that cause little or no light pollution. The first part is directed to decision makers and managers of outdoor space and covers the areas of general interest, culminating in recommendations to reduce the impact of light pollution. The second part is directed primarily to scientists and engineers, as a support to the design and maintenance of outdoor lighting installations, with special reference to astronomical observations. Elaborating issues from the first part, these contributions include examples that refer to specific outdoor lighting projects and to more general policy and educational measures. Written for designers of lighting equipment and managers of astronomical observatories, but also aimed at the authorities and decision makers responsible for the organization and maintenance of the public space, it will serve a good purpose in graduate or postgraduate curricula for scientists, engineers, economists and law students. This handbook fills the gap that exists between astronomical textbooks, engineering texts and popular brochures about light pollution.
Author: H.E Schwarz Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 9401701253 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 304
Book Description
The effects of light pollution on flora, fauna -including humans and their widely varying night-time activities- are often subtle and need extensive field studies to be quantified in a sensible manner. Some of the highlights were: The presentation of the 1st world atlas of artificial night sky brightness (Cinzano et al.); the article by the International Darksky Association on their world-wide efforts to curb light pollution (Alvarez del Castillo et al.); the laws controlling light pollution implemented in Spain (Diaz et al.) and Chile (Sanhueza et al.), an overview of the work on radio frequency protection of sites (Cohen et al.) and the excellent introduction to the topic from the Chilean point of view (Daud). Related topics in the book are light pollution education, aircraft contrails, space advertising (with an added document provided by the relevant UN commission), and an experiment on involving the population of an entire country in measuring sky brightness, by using the internet and the media. The text is aimed at professionals from a wide range of disciplines related to lighting and its effects on the night-time environment in the broadest sense of the word. Lay persons interested in this emerging multi-disciplinary field can also find much of interest in this book.
Author: H. Kikuchi
Author: H. Kikuchi
Author: Shahzad, Aamir
Author: Aamir Shahzad
Author: Boris V. Somov
Author: Leonid F. Chernogor
Author: Boris V. Somov
Author: Arnold O. Benz
Author: Kohei Narisada
Author: H.E Schwarz