Astrophysics Best textbook on plasma physics

[jqmhelios]

I have an unusual situation because my course is too restrictive: I need to take a module called 'Solar magnetohydrodynamics' in the 4th year. For that module, I was told it would be 'benefitial' to also take a module called 'Plasma physics and fusion' this year.

This particular module last year was, I was told, the hardest and most badly taught module. Indeed, when I checked last year I was unnerved by how badly structured and disorganised the Moodle webpage looked.

Add to this my intention of taking 3 other modules (which already exceeds the normal course load) and I really don't want to take this as a module, and intend to self-study the plasma physics part (I have absolutely 0 interest in fusion).

What would be the best 1-2 textbooks for me to study this from? My university lists the following textbooks, but I don't know if they are good:

N.A. Krall and A.W. Trivelpiece, Principles of Plasma Physics, San Fransisco Press/McGraw Hill;
R. O. Dendy. Plasma Dynamics, OUP 1990.

 

[berkeman]

Have you looked through the classic text by Chen on this subject?

https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Plasma-Physics-Controlled-Fusion/dp/3319223089?tag=pfamazon01-20

 

[jasonRF]

I agree that Chen is a good start. Another reasonable option is Gurnett and Bhattacharjee.
https://www.amazon.com/Introduction...Applications/dp/1107027373/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Used copies of prior editions are fine for either text.

I would also recommend checking out your university library and flipping through what you can find on the shelf.