Plasma Electrodynamics, Volume 1: Linear Theory is a seven-chapter book that begins with a description of the general methods of describing plasma, particularly, kinetic and hydrodynamic methods. Chapter 2 discusses the linear theory of magneto-hydrodynamic waves. Chapter 3 describes the non-linear magneto-hydrodynamic waves, both simple waves and shock waves. Subsequent chapters explain the high-frequency oscillations in an unmagnetized plasma; oscillations of a plasma in a magnetic field; and interaction between charged particle beams and a plasma. The last chapter details the oscillations of a partially ionized plasma.

The aim of this book is twofold: to provide an introduction for newcomers to state of the art computer simulation techniques in space plasma physics and an overview of current developments. Computer simulation has reached a stage where it can be a highly useful tool for guiding theory and for making predictions of space plasma phenomena, ranging from microscopic to global scales. The various articles are arranged, as much as possible, according to the - derlying simulation technique, starting with the technique that makes the least number of assumptions: a fully kinetic approach which solves the coupled set of Maxwell’s equations for the electromagnetic ?eld and the equations of motion for a very large number of charged particles (electrons and ions) in this ?eld. Clearly, this is also the computationally most demanding model. Therefore, even with present day high performance computers, it is the most restrictive in terms of the space and time domain and the range of particle parameters that can be covered by the simulation experiments. It still makes sense, therefore, to also use models, which due to their simp- fying assumptions, seem less realistic, although the e?ect of these assumptions on the outcome of the simulation experiments needs to be carefully assessed.

Regarding the matter of differential equations a considerable number of rudimentary books have been composed. This book overcomes any issues between rudimentary courses and the examination writing. The essential ideas important to contemplate differential equations - basic focuses and balance, occasional arrangements, invariant sets and invariant manifolds - are examined. Security hypothesis is created beginning with linearisation methods backpedaling to Lyapunov and Poincare. The global direct method is then examined. To acquire more quantitative data the Poincare-Lindstedt method is acquainted with estimated occasional arrangements while in the meantime demonstrating presence by the certain capacity hypothesis. The method of averaging is presented as a general estimation standardization method. The last four sections acquaint the peruser with unwinding motions, bifurcation hypothesis, focus manifolds, disarray in mappings and differential equations, Hamiltonian frameworks (repeat, invariant tori, intermittent arrangements). The book displays the subject material from both the subjective and the quantitative perspective. There are numerous cases to delineate the hypothesis and the peruser ought to have the capacity to begin doing research in the wake of concentrate this book.