Plasma Kinetics in Atmospheric Gases (Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics) by M. Capitelli

Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics #31

by Mario Capitelli

This book describes the coupling between elementary processes, plasma kinetics and electrodynamics in different types of electrical discharges and under non-equilibrium conditions. Analytical methods based on rigorous kinetic theory are developed to interpret the results obtained by numerical methods. Particular emphasis is placed on the kinetics of non-equilibrium N2, O2 and N2-02 plasmas as well as on conditions relevant to atmospheric physics, reentry problems and acoustic and shock waves in non-equilibrium atmospheric gases.

Hardcover

First published August 17, 2000