Download or read book Handbook of Thermal Plasmas written by Maher I. Boulos and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-10-10 with total page 1500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative reference integrates detail on the most-essential properties, specifications, tolerances, and related knowledge derived from theoretical and applied research and industrial development on thermal plasmas. Every aspect of thermal plasmas is thoroughly covered, including: basic atomic and molecular theory, radiation transport, thermal arcs, and inductively coupled discharges, mathematical modelling as well as plasma and in-flight particle diagnostics. Industrial applications of thermal plasma technology are also included. This book is an essential, comprehensive resource for practicing engineers, research scientists, and graduate students working in the field.