Plasma Dynamics for Aerospace Engineering

by Joseph Shang (Author), Sergey T Surzhikov (Author)

This valuable resource summarizes the past fifty years' basic research accomplishments in plasma dynamics for aerospace engineering, presenting these results in a comprehensive volume that will be an asset to any professional in the field. It offers a comprehensive review of the foundation of plasma dynamics while integrating the most recently developed modeling and simulation techniques with the theoretic physics, including the state-of-the-art numerical algorithms. Several first-ever demonstrations for innovations and incisive explanations for previously unexplained observations are included. All the necessary formulations for technical evaluation to engineering applications are derived from the first principle by statistic and quantum mechanics, and led to physics-based computational simulations for practical applications. The computer-aided procedures directly engage the reader to duplicate findings that are nearly impossible by using ground-based experimental facilities. Plasma Dynamics for Aerospace Engineering will allow readers to reach an incisive understanding of plasma physics.

This volume establishes the foundation and best practices for applying plasma dynamics to viable aerospace engineering plasma applications, offering a comprehensive review while providing directly usable problem-solving techniques. It bridges the gap between theoretical physics and modeling and simulation technique for studying plasma dynamics.

About the Author
Joseph J. S. Shang is an emeritus research professor of Wright State University, Ohio. He is a pioneer of computational fluid dynamics, computational electromagnetics, and the author of over 350 archival articles, fourteen book chapters, and one book. In his career as the Leader and Senior Scientist for the Center of Excellence of Computational Aerodynamics of the Air Force Research Laboratory, he has received the USAF Basic Research Award as well as Meritorious, Outstanding, Exceptional Service Awards. Dr Shang is a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the recipient of the Plasma Dynamics and Laser Awards