This rigorous explanation of plasmas is relevant to diverse plasma applications such as controlled fusion, astrophysical
plasmas, solar physics, magnetospheric plasmas, and plasma thrusters. More thorough than previous texts, it exploits
new powerful mathematical techniques to develop deeper insights into plasma behavior. After developing the basic
plasma equations from first principles, the book explores single particle motion with particular attention to adiabatic
invariance. The author then examines types of plasma waves and the issue of Landau damping. Magnetohydrodynamic
equilibrium and stability are tackled with emphasis on the topological concepts of magnetic helicity and self-organization.
Advanced topics follow, including magnetic reconnection, nonlinear waves, and the Fokker-Planck treatment of collisions.
The book concludes by discussing unconventional plasmas such as non-neutral and dusty plasmas. Written for beginning
graduate students and advanced undergraduates, this text emphasizes the fundamental principles that apply across
many different contexts.