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An Introduction to Special Relativity for Radiation and Plasma Physics Greg Tallents (University of York)

An Introduction to Special Relativity for Radiation and Plasma Physics By Greg Tallents (University of York)

An Introduction to Special Relativity for Radiation and Plasma Physics by Greg Tallents (University of York)

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Aimed at students and researchers in physics and astrophysics, this textbook introduces the topic of special relativity, with an emphasis upon light-matter interaction and light in plasma. Includes discussion of important applications such as high power laser interactions and specialized light sources, such as synchrotrons and free electron lasers.

An Introduction to Special Relativity for Radiation and Plasma Physics Summary

An Introduction to Special Relativity for Radiation and Plasma Physics by Greg Tallents (University of York)

This textbook introduces the topic of special relativity, with a particular emphasis upon light-matter interaction and the production of light in plasma. The physics of special relativity is intuitively developed and related to the radiative processes of light. The book reviews the underlying theory of special relativity, before extending the discussion to applications frequently encountered by postgraduates and researchers in astrophysics, high power laser interactions and the users of specialized light sources, such as synchrotrons and free electron lasers. A highly pedagogical approach is adopted throughout, and numerous exercises are included within each chapter to reinforce the presentation of key concepts and applications of the material.

An Introduction to Special Relativity for Radiation and Plasma Physics Reviews

'Professor Greg Tallents is one of the leading researchers in the field of laser plasma interaction, especially for the radiative processes in plasmas including the relativistic effects. The book nicely describes the relativistic effects in plasmas, from the basic concepts to cutting edge scientific activities.' Hiroyuki Daido, Senior Fellow, Institute for Laser Technology and Osaka University
'This book commences with introductory treatments that may be covered by undergraduate courses and then comprehensively covers topics such as relativistic plasmas, free electron lasers, relativistic collisional processes and relativistic optics. I found the inclusion of introductory material useful. Here simple treatments introduce relativity, the wave equation and emission from accelerating charges. In later chapters, most of the material needed for in-depth special relativistic work is presented, including an introduction to four vectors, the transformation of electric and magnetic fields between frames and aspects of relativistic plasma physics. The early chapters are helpful in navigating the later, more research-oriented chapters. I strongly recommend the book to students and researchers seeking a presentation of introductory special relativity in the context of laser-plasma research, astrophysics and the physics of relativistic radiation sources.' Edmond Turcu, UKRI/STFC Central Laser Facility, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
' a stimulating and accessible introductory textbook' Axel Mainzer Koenig, Optics & Photonics News
' this book makes a great standard text Highly recommended.' M. O. Farooq, Choice

About Greg Tallents (University of York)

Greg Tallents is Professor in Physics at the York Plasma Institute at the University of York. He completed a Ph.D. in Engineering Physics at the Australian National University in the late 1970s and has since researched the physics and applications of laser-produced plasmas and short wavelength plasma lasers. He has written a textbook An Introduction to the Atomic and Radiation Physics of Plasmas published in 2018 by Cambridge University Press.

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. A brief introduction to special relativity and light; 2. An introduction to relativistic kinematics, kinetics and energy; 3. Relativity and electromagnetic fields; 4. Electromagnetic wave interactions with plasma and other matter; 5. Particle motion and radiation in electric and magnetic fields; 6. Photon and particle distribution functions; 7. Radiation emission, absorption and scatter in plasmas; 8. Collisional processes; 9. Relativistic optics; 10. Solutions to selected exercises; Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; References; Index.

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NPB9781009236065
9781009236065
1009236067
An Introduction to Special Relativity for Radiation and Plasma Physics by Greg Tallents (University of York)
Greg Tallents (University of York)
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Hardback
Cambridge University Press
2022-11-24
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