Kinetic Theory of the Inner Magnetospheric Plasma

• Main Author: Khazanov, George V. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
• Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 372
• Subjects: Physics.; Planetology.; Space sciences.; Plasma (Ionized gases).; Plasma Physics.; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.

This book provides a broad introduction to the kinetic theory of space plasma physics with the major focus on the inner magnetospheric plasma. It is designed to provide a comprehensive description of the different kinds of transport equations for both plasma particles and waves with an emphasis on t...

Table of Contents:

• Preface
• Introduction
• Kinetic Equations and Particle Collisions
• General Description of Wave Particle Interaction Phenomena
• Hydrodynamic Description of Space Plasma
• Analysis of Superthermal Electron Transport
• Analysis of Cold Plasma Transport
• Kinetic Theory of Superthermal Electron Transport
• Kinetic Superthermal Electron Instabilities in the Ionosphere
• Kinetic Theory of Ring Current and Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron Waves: Fundamentals
• Kinetic Theory of Ring Current and Electromagnetic Ion Cyclotron Waves: Applications
• Concluding Remarks.