The presentation in the book is based on charge balance on the dust
particles, number and energy balance of the constituents and
atom-ion-electron interaction in the gaseous plasma. Size distribution
of dust particles, statistical mechanics, Quantum effects in electron
emission from and accretion on dust particles and nonlinear interaction
of complex plasmas with electric and electromagnetic fields have been
discussed in the book. The book introduces the reader to basic concepts
and typical applications. The book should be of use to researchers,
engineers and graduate students.