Includes bibliographical references (p. 442-445) and index.

Introduction Waves in a Cold Uniform Plasma Waves in Fluid Plasmas Kinetic Theory of Plasma Waves Bounded Homogeneous Plasmas Waves in Inhomogeneous Plasmas Weak Turbulence Theory Finite Amplitude Plasma Waves Complex Variables Appendices Special Functions in Plasma Physics The Amplitude Equations of Geometric Optics Answers to Selected Problems References

Extended and revised, Plasma Waves, 2nd Edition provides essential information on basic formulas and categorizes the various possible types of waves and their interactions. The book includes modern and complete treatments of electron cyclotron emission, collisions, relativistic effects, Landau damping, quasilinear and nonlinear wave theory, and tunneling equations. The broad scope encompasses waves in cold, warm, and hot plasmas and relativistic plasma waves. Special chapters deal with the effects of boundaries, inhomogeneities, and non-linear effects. The author derives all formulae and describes several fundamental wave experiments, allowing for a greater appreciation of the subject.