Plasma Physics Via Computer Simulation

by C.K. Birdsall, A.B. Langdon, Birdsall; C.K., et al.

Book Overview

Divided into three main parts, the book guides the reader to an understanding of the basic concepts in this fascinating field of research. Part 1 introduces you to the fundamental concepts of simulation. It examines one-dimensional electrostatic codes and electromagnetic codes, and describes the numerical methods and analysis. Part 2 explores the mathematics and physics behind the algorithms used in Part 1. In Part 3, the authors address some of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750310251
• ISBN13: 9780750310253
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.0"