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Offers an introduction to the physics of fast secondary or induced nonlinear instabilities in wave-sustaining media, integrating a full general theory with results from across several subject areas. Concepts are presented along with specific calculations and detailed descriptions of mathematics involved. Some phenomena explained are wave-turbulent instabilities, vortex dynamics, beam-plasma interactions, plasma confinement, and magnetic fields in galaxies.
Synopsis
For the first time in a single book, Non-Linear Instabilities in Plasmas and Hydrodynamics presents the underlying physics of fast secondary instabilities. This exceptionally well-written, introductory book discusses the basic ideas of the physics of secondary or induced, nonlinear instabilities in wave-sustaining media. The authors, world-renowned experts in the field, have brought together the results of papers scattered throughout the literature to explain subjects as diverse as fluctuation chaos, wave-turbulent instabilities, vortex dynamos, beam-plasma interactions, plasma confinement, and the origins of typhoons in the Earth's atmosphere and magnetic fields in galaxies. Paving the way for new and exciting research in the future, this broad, interdisciplinary book enables a wide range of physicists to apply the concepts discussed to obtain new results in plasma physics, space physics, hydrodynamics, and geophysics.