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Theory of One-Dimensional Vlasov-Maxwell Equilibria : With Applications to Collisionless Current Sheets and Flux Tubes / by Oliver Allanson

By: Resource type: Ressourcentyp: Buch (Online)Book (Online)Language: English Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research | SpringerLink BücherPublisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing, 2018Description: Online-Ressource (XX, 195 p. 39 illus., 22 illus. in color, online resource)ISBN:
  • 9783319975412
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: 9783319975405 | 9783319975429 | Erscheint auch als: 978-3-319-97540-5 Druck-Ausgabe | Printed edition: 9783319975405 | Printed edition: 9783319975429 DDC classification:
  • 530.44
MSC: MSC: *82-02 | 82D10 | 82B03 | 00A79LOC classification:
  • QC717.6-718.8
DOI: DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-97541-2Online resources: Summary: This book describes and contextualises collisionless plasma theory, and in particular collisionless plasma equilibria. The Vlasov-Maxwell theory of collisionless plasmas is an increasingly important tool for modern plasma physics research: our ability to sustain plasma in a steady-state, and to mitigate instabilities, determines the success of thermonuclear fusion power plants on Earth; and our understanding of plasma aids in the prediction and mitigation of Space Weather effects on terrestrial environments and satellites. Further afield, magnetic reconnection is a ubiquitous energy release mechanism throughout the Universe, and modern satellites are now able to make in-situ measurements with kinetic scale resolution. To keep pace with these challenges and technological developments, a modern scientific discussion of plasma physics must enhance, and exploit, its ‘literacy’ in kinetic theory. For example, accurate analytical calculations and computer simulations of kinetic instabilities are predicated on a knowledge of Vlasov-Maxwell equilibria as an initial condition. This book highlights new fundamental work on Vlasov-Maxwell equilibria, of potential interest to mathematicians and physicists alike. Possible applications involve two of the most significant magnetic structures known to confine plasma and store energy: current sheets and flux tubesSummary: Introduction -- The Use of Hermite Polynomials for the Inverse Problem in One-Dimensional Vlasov-Maxwell Equilibria -- One-Dimensional Nonlinear Force-Free Current Sheets -- One-Dimensional Asymmetric Current Sheets -- DiscussionPPN: PPN: 103010915XPackage identifier: Produktsigel: ZDB-2-PHA | ZDB-2-SEB | ZDB-2-SXP
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