Ray Tracing and Beyond

Phase Space Methods in Plasma Wave Theory

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, General Physics, Mathematics
Cover of the book Ray Tracing and Beyond by E. R. Tracy, A. J. Brizard, A. S. Richardson, A. N. Kaufman, Cambridge University Press
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Author: E. R. Tracy, A. J. Brizard, A. S. Richardson, A. N. Kaufman ISBN: 9781139861403
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: February 27, 2014
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: E. R. Tracy, A. J. Brizard, A. S. Richardson, A. N. Kaufman
ISBN: 9781139861403
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: February 27, 2014
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

This complete introduction to the use of modern ray tracing techniques in plasma physics describes the powerful mathematical methods generally applicable to vector wave equations in non-uniform media, and clearly demonstrates the application of these methods to simplify and solve important problems in plasma wave theory. Key analytical concepts are carefully introduced as needed, encouraging the development of a visual intuition for the underlying methodology, with more advanced mathematical concepts succinctly explained in the appendices, and supporting Matlab and Raycon code available online. Covering variational principles, covariant formulations, caustics, tunnelling, mode conversion, weak dissipation, wave emission from coherent sources, incoherent wave fields, and collective wave absorption and emission, all within an accessible framework using standard plasma physics notation, this is an invaluable resource for graduate students and researchers in plasma physics.

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This complete introduction to the use of modern ray tracing techniques in plasma physics describes the powerful mathematical methods generally applicable to vector wave equations in non-uniform media, and clearly demonstrates the application of these methods to simplify and solve important problems in plasma wave theory. Key analytical concepts are carefully introduced as needed, encouraging the development of a visual intuition for the underlying methodology, with more advanced mathematical concepts succinctly explained in the appendices, and supporting Matlab and Raycon code available online. Covering variational principles, covariant formulations, caustics, tunnelling, mode conversion, weak dissipation, wave emission from coherent sources, incoherent wave fields, and collective wave absorption and emission, all within an accessible framework using standard plasma physics notation, this is an invaluable resource for graduate students and researchers in plasma physics.

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