Differential forms for plasma physics

TL;DR

This paper introduces differential forms as a coordinate-free mathematical tool for plasma physics, providing a tutorial to help readers understand and apply these concepts in the field.

Contribution

It offers a comprehensive tutorial on using differential forms in plasma physics, facilitating better understanding and application of this mathematical framework.

Findings

Enhanced understanding of plasma physics equations using differential forms

Guidance for reading plasma physics literature employing differential forms

Practical application tips for using differential forms in plasma physics

Abstract

Differential forms provide a coordinate-free way to express many quantities and relations in mathematical physics. In particular, they are useful in plasma physics. This tutorial gives a guide so that you can read the plasma physics literature that uses them and apply them yourself.