Plasma Physics: Basic Theory with Fusion Applications (Softcover Reprint of the Original 3rd 2000)Paperback - Softcover Reprint of the Original 3rd 2000, 1 December 2010

This book presents a thorough treatment of plasma physics, beginning at an introductory level and proceeding to an extensive discussion of its applications in thermonuclear fusion research. The physics of fusion plasmas is explained mainly in relation to recent progress in tokamak research, but other plasma confinement schemes, such as stellarators and inertial confinement, are also described. The unique and systematic presentation will help readers to understand the overall structure of plasma theory.