Spin quantum plasmas - new aspects of collective dynamics
arXiv:0804.0334 · doi:10.1142/9789812799784_0003
Abstract
Quantum plasmas is a rapidly expanding field of research, with applications ranging from nanoelectronics, nanoscale devices and ultracold plasmas, to inertial confinement fusion and astrophysics. Here we give a short systematic overview of quantum plasmas. In particular, we analyze the collective effects due to spin using fluid models. The introduction of an intrinsic magnetization due to the plasma electron (or positron) spin properties in the magnetohydrodynamic limit is discussed. Finally, a discussion of the theory and examples of applications is given.
17 pages, short review concerning quantum plasmas, to appear in the Proceedings of the 2007 ICTP Summer College on Plasma Physics, Trieste 30 July - 24 August, 2007