Book with Maxwell equations in a plasma?

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The discussion centers on finding resources for understanding plasmons through the lens of Maxwell's equations in plasma. Participants recommend various plasma physics books and online resources, noting that traditional plasma physics texts often do not cover plasmons, which are more relevant to condensed matter physics. Key recommendations include "Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion" by Chen and "Plasmonics: Fundamentals and Applications" by Stephen Maier, along with supplementary texts like "Optical Properties of Solids" by Mark Fox. Online resources such as MIT's course materials and the University of Texas' plasma physics notes are also highlighted.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Maxwell's equations
  • Basic knowledge of plasma physics
  • Familiarity with condensed matter physics concepts
  • Access to academic resources and textbooks
NEXT STEPS
  • Read "Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion" by Chen
  • Study "Plasmonics: Fundamentals and Applications" by Stephen Maier
  • Explore online plasma physics resources from MIT and the University of Texas
  • Investigate "Optical Properties of Solids" by Mark Fox for supplementary knowledge
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Students and researchers in physics, particularly those focusing on plasma physics and condensed matter, as well as anyone interested in the theoretical foundations of plasmons.

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My main goal is to understand plasmons, for that I have been told that the theoretical background is Maxwell equations in a plasma. Do you know any book with these equations?

Thanks!
 
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Any plasma physics book will include the basics, but typically will not discuss plasmons since they are condensed matter ("typical" plasma physics books use only classical physics). Free examples of plasma physics books/notes include:
http://farside.ph.utexas.edu/teaching/plasma/Plasma/Plasmahtml.html
https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/nuclear...ction-to-plasma-physics-i-fall-2003/index.htm
http://www.pmaweb.caltech.edu/Courses/ph136/yr2012/

Others may be here:
http://www.e-booksdirectory.com/listing.php?category=222

Hard-copy books that are worth looking at include the classic "introduction to plasma physics and controlled fusion" by Chen.

Jason
 
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I'd suggest Plasmonics: Fundamentals and Applications by Stephen Maier supplemented by Optical Properties of Solids by Mark Fox.
 
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