Advanced Magnetohydrodynamics

Advanced Magnetohydrodynamics
Author: J. P. Goedbloed
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 651
Release: 2010-04-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1139487280

Following on from the companion volume Principles of Magnetohydrodynamics, this textbook analyzes the applications of plasma physics to thermonuclear fusion and plasma astrophysics from the single viewpoint of MHD. This approach turns out to be ever more powerful when applied to streaming plasmas (the vast majority of visible matter in the Universe), toroidal plasmas (the most promising approach to fusion energy), and nonlinear dynamics (where it all comes together with modern computational techniques and extreme transonic and relativistic plasma flows). The textbook interweaves theory and explicit calculations of waves and instabilities of streaming plasmas in complex magnetic geometries. It is ideally suited to advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in plasma physics and astrophysics.

Principles of Magnetohydrodynamics

Principles of Magnetohydrodynamics
Author: J. P. Goedbloed
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2004-08-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780521626071

This textbook provides a modern and accessible introduction to magnetohydrodynamics (MHD). It describes the two main applications of plasma physics, laboratory research on thermo-nuclear fusion energy and plasma astrophysics of the solar system, stars and accretion disks, from the single viewpoint of MHD. This approach provides effective methods and insights for the interpretation of plasma phenomena on virtually all scales, from the laboratory to the universe. It equips the reader with the necessary tools to understand the complexities of plasma dynamics in extended magnetic structures. The classical MHD model is developed in detail without omitting steps in the derivations and problems are included at the end of each chapter. This text is ideal for senior-level undergraduate and graduate courses in plasma physics and astrophysics.

An Introduction to Magnetohydrodynamics

An Introduction to Magnetohydrodynamics
Author: P. A. Davidson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2001-03-05
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780521794879

This book is an introductory text on magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) - the study of the interaction of magnetic fields and conducting fluids.

Lectures in Magnetohydrodynamics

Lectures in Magnetohydrodynamics
Author: Dalton D. Schnack
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2009-08-11
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642006884

Magnetohydrodynamics, or MHD, is a theoretical way of describing the statics and dynamics of electrically conducting uids. The most important of these uids occurring in both nature and the laboratory are ionized gases, called plasmas. These have the simultaneous properties of conducting electricity and being electrically charge neutral on almost all length scales. The study of these gases is called plasma physics. MHD is the poor cousin of plasma physics. It is the simplest theory of plasma dynamics. In most introductory courses, it is usually afforded a short chapter or lecture at most: Alfven ́ waves, the kink mode, and that is it. (Now, on to Landau damping!) In advanced plasma courses, such as those dealing with waves or kinetic theory, it is given an even more cursory treatment, a brief mention on the way to things more profound and interesting. (It is just MHD! Besides, real plasma phy- cists do kinetic theory!) Nonetheless, MHD is an indispensable tool in all applications of plasma physics.

Magnetohydrodynamics of Laboratory and Astrophysical Plasmas

Magnetohydrodynamics of Laboratory and Astrophysical Plasmas
Author: Hans Goedbloed
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 995
Release: 2019-01-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 110857758X

With ninety per cent of visible matter in the universe existing in the plasma state, an understanding of magnetohydrodynamics is essential for anyone looking to understand solar and astrophysical processes, from stars to accretion discs and galaxies; as well as laboratory applications focused on harnessing controlled fusion energy. This introduction to magnetohydrodynamics brings together the theory of plasma behavior with advanced topics including the applications of plasma physics to thermonuclear fusion and plasma- astrophysics. Topics covered include streaming and toroidal plasmas, nonlinear dynamics, modern computational techniques, incompressible plasma turbulence and extreme transonic and relativistic plasma flows. The numerical techniques needed to apply magnetohydrodynamics are explained, allowing the reader to move from theory to application and exploit the latest algorithmic advances. Bringing together two previous volumes: Principles of Magnetohydrodynamics and Advanced Magnetohydrodynamics, and completely updated with new examples, insights and applications, this volume constitutes a comprehensive reference for students and researchers interested in plasma physics, astrophysics and thermonuclear fusion.

Magnetohydrodynamics

Magnetohydrodynamics
Author: J. P. Goedbloed
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 995
Release: 2019-01-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1107123925

An introduction to magnetohydrodynamics combining theory with advanced topics including the applications of plasma physics to thermonuclear fusion and plasma astrophysics.

Engineering Magnetohydrodynamics

Engineering Magnetohydrodynamics
Author: George W. Sutton
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 571
Release: 2006-07-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0486450325

Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in engineering, this text introduces the concepts of plasma physics and magnetohydrodynamics from a physical viewpoint. The first section of the three-part treatment deals mainly with the properties of ionized gases in magnetic and electric fields, essentially following the microscopic viewpoint. An introduction surveys the concepts of ionized gases and plasmas, together with a variety of magnetohydrodynamic regimes. A review of electromagnetic field theory follows, including motion of an individual charged particle and derivations of drift motions and adiabatic invariants. Additional topics include kinetic theory, derivation of electrical conductivity, development of statistical mechanics, radiation from plasma, and plasma wave motion. Part II addresses the macroscopic motion of electrically conducting compressible fluids: magnetohydrodynamic approximations; description of macroscopic fluid motions; magnetohydrodynamic channel flow; methods of estimating channel-flow behavior; and treatment of magnetohydrodynamic boundary layers. Part III draws upon the material developed in previous sections to explore applications of magnetohydrodynamics. The text concludes with a series of problems that reinforce the teachings of all three parts.

Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD).

Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD).
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1788
Release: 1970
Genre: Electrification
ISBN:

Reviews newly developed magnetohydrodynamics process of electrical energy production.