Classical Kinetic Theory of Weakly Turbulent Nonlinear Plasma Processes

Peter H. Yoon

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Year: 2019
• Print ISBN:
  9781107172005
• eBook ISBN:
  9781316774359
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Physics
• Index: Physics

Kinetic theory of weakly turbulent nonlinear processes in plasma helped form the foundation of modern plasma physics. This book provides a systematic overview of the kinetic theory of weak plasma turbulence from a modern perspective. It covers the fundamentals of weak turbulence theory, including the foundational concepts and the mathematical and technical details. Some key obstacles to space plasma applications are also covered, including the origin of non-thermal charged particle population, and radio burst phenomena from the sun. Treating both collective and discrete particle effects, the book provides a valuable reference for researchers looking to familiarize themselves with plasma weak turbulence theory.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-title
• Title page
• Copyright information
• Contents
• Preface
• Part I Vlasov Weak Turbulence Theory: Electrostatic Approximation
• Part II Klimontovich Weak Turbulence Theory: Electrostatic Approximation
• Part III Vlasov Weak Turbulence Theory: Electromagnetic Formalism
• Part IV Klimontovich Weak Turbulence Theory: Electromagnetic Formalism
• Epilogue
• Appendix A Time Irreversible Small Amplitude Perturbations
• Appendix B Resonant Velocity Integral
• Appendix C Nonlinear Dispersion Relations
• Appendix D Plasma Dispersion Function
• Appendix E Weak Turbulence Theory for Reactive Instabilities
• Appendix F On Higher-Order Perturbative Expansion
• Appendix G On Renormalized Kinetic Turbulence Theory
• Appendix H One-Dimensional Normalized Equations
• References
• Index