Plasma Physics: Self-consistent Description

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Explores the evolution of the distribution function describing particles in phase space.

Discusses the derivation of Vlasov equation from Boltzmann equation, conservation laws, and formal solutions.

Covers fluid quantities, moments of kinetic equation, two-fluid model, and plasma turbulence simulation.

Explores the composition of the cosmos, dynamics of fluids and plasmas, and conservation equations.

Explores distribution functions in electron theory, comparing Maxwell-Boltzmann and Fermi-Dirac statistics for energy transitions.

Explores conservation of momentum and kinetic energy in collisions, emphasizing the importance of understanding collision outcomes.

Explores the mesoscopic master equation, equilibrium, distribution, and Metropolis algorithm in Monte Carlo simulations.

Explores continuous random variables, density functions, joint variables, independence, and conditional densities.

Covers the constituents of matter, fundamental forces, the Standard Model, natural units, and particle interaction experiments.