Waves and Oscillations in Plasmas

This self-contained book provides an understanding of both linear and nonlinear plasma dynamics in a form that can be used in diverse areas, such as space sciences, laboratory plasma experiments, and industrial plasma applications. The author presents relevant background physics that builds from basic to more advanced topics. The text covers fluid models as well as kinetic plasma models, including a detailed discussion of collisionless Landau damping. Containing a summary of some basic experimental methods, it also describes results from a number of laboratory experiments. The book includes worked examples and problems.