ABSTRACT

Assuming no prior knowledge of plasma physics or numerical methods, Computational Methods in Plasma Physics covers the computational mathematics and techniques needed to simulate magnetically confined plasmas in modern magnetic fusion experiments and future magnetic fusion reactors. Largely self-contained, the text presents the basic concepts neces

chapter 4|28 pages

Plasma Equilibrium

chapter 5|28 pages

Magnetic Flux Coordinates in a Torus

chapter 7|24 pages

Numerical Methods for Parabolic Equations

chapter 8|40 pages

Methods of Ideal MHD Stability Analysis

chapter 9|32 pages

Numerical Methods for Hyperbolic Equations

chapter 10|22 pages

Spectral Methods for Initial Value Problems

chapter 11|36 pages

The Finite Element Method