Unifying Physics :

Abstract

The aim of this book is to build bridges and connections between three areas of physics that are essential for developing the next generation of accelerators: accelerators, lasers and plasma. These three fields of physics will be introduced in tandem with the industrial methodology of inventiveness, a method which teaches that similar problems and solutions appear again and again in seemingly dissimilar disciplines. This methodology of inventiveness will, ultimately, further enhance connections between the aforementioned fields, and will grant the reader a novel perspective. The text is suitable for students of various levels between senior undergraduate and graduate physics who are interested in enhancing their ability to work successfully on the development of the next generation of facilities, devices and scientific instruments manufactured from the synergy of accelerators, laser and plasma. I would also recommend this book to anyone interested in scientific innovations. The idea for the book Unifying Physics of Accelerators, Lasers and Plasma came not by accident — it naturally resulted from a search for the best method to suitably train the undergraduate and graduate students at John Adams Institute and its affiliate universities. The aim is to teach several physics disciplines in a coherent way, simultaneously ensuring that this training would develop and stimulate innovativeness.