Fundamental aspects of plasma chemical physics: thermodynamics

Fundamental Aspects of Plasma Chemical Physics - Thermodynamics develops basic and advanced concepts of plasma thermodynamics from both classical and statistical points of view. After a refreshment of classical thermodynamics appliedto the dissociation and ionization regimes, the book invites the reader to discover the role of electronic excitation in affecting the properties of plasmas, a topic often overlooked by the thermal plasma community. Particular attention is devoted to the problem of the divergence of the partition function of atomic species and the state-to-state approach for calculating the partition function of diatomic and polyatomic molecules. The limit of ideal gas approximation is also discussed, by introducing Debye-Huckel and virial corrections. Throughout the book, worked examples are given in order to clarify concepts and mathematical approaches. This book is a first of a series of three books to be published by the authors on fundamental aspects of plasma chemical physics. The next books will discuss transport and kinetics. Provides a clear assessment of fundamental concepts and theoretical formulations while also examining new insights into current scientific explorations.Clarifies and emphasizes text by presenting worked examples throughout. Achieves a unified approach to plasma thermodynamics by using classical and statistical concepts. INDICE: Classical Thermodynamics. Two and Three Level Systems. StatisticalThermodynamics. Atomic Partition Function. Molecular Partition Function. RealEffects: I. Debye-Hückel. Real Effects: II. Virial Corrections. Electronic Excitation. Multi-Temperature Thermodynamics. Thermodynamics of Planetary Plasmas. Appendix.

• ISBN: 978-1-4419-8181-3
• Editorial: Springer New York
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 308
• Fecha Publicación: 28/10/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés