Oliver Allanson

Theory of One-Dimensional Vlasov-Maxwell Equilibria

With Applications to Collisionless Current Sheets and Flux Tubes

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Produktbeschreibung

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 tubes.

Produktdetails

• Springer Theses
• Verlag: Springer / Springer International Publishing / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-030-07372-5
• Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018
• Seitenzahl: 216
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Januar 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 155mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 338g
• ISBN-13: 9783030073725
• ISBN-10: 3030073726
• Artikelnr.: 57176979

Autorenporträt

Dr Oliver Allanson is a post-doctoral research associate working within the Department of Meteorology, University of Reading. Oliver is a space plasma physicist, and is a specialist in plasma kinetic theory. He graduated with a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of St Andrews in 2017; a MASt in Theoretical Physics from the Univeristy of Cambridge in 2013; and an MPhys in Theoretical Physics & Mathematics from the University of St Andrews in 2012.    

Inhaltsangabe

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.- Discussion.