Principles of Magnetohydrodynamics

by J. P. Goedbloed

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

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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.

Advanced Magnetohydrodynamics

by J. P. Goedbloed

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

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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.

Magnetohydrodynamics of Laboratory and Astrophysical Plasmas

by Hans Goedbloed

Author	: Hans Goedbloed
Publisher	: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages	: 995
Release	: 2019-01-31
Genre	: Science
ISBN	: 110857758X

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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.

An Introduction to Magnetohydrodynamics

by P. A. Davidson

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

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

Nonlinear Magnetohydrodynamics

by D. Biskamp

Author	: D. Biskamp
Publisher	: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages	: 400
Release	: 1997-07-17
Genre	: Mathematics
ISBN	: 9780521599184

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A self-contained introduction to magnetohydrodynamics with emphasis on nonlinear processes.

An Introduction to Plasma Astrophysics and Magnetohydrodynamics

by M. Goossens

Author	: M. Goossens
Publisher	: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages	: 215
Release	: 2012-12-06
Genre	: Science
ISBN	: 9400710763

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Most of the visible matter in the universe exists in the plasma state. Plasmas are of major importance for space physics, solar physics, and astrophysics. On Earth they are essential for magnetic controlled thermonuclear fusion. This textbook collects lecture notes from a one-semester course taught at the K.U. Leuven to advanced undergraduate students in applied mathematics and physics. A particular strength of this book is that it provides a low threshold introduction to plasmas with an emphasis on first principles and fundamental concepts and properties. The discussion of plasma models is to a large extent limited to Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) with its merits and limitations clearly explained. MHD provides the students on their first encounter with plasmas, with a powerful plasma model that they can link to familiar classic fluid dynamics. The solar wind is studied as an example of hydrodynamics and MHD at work in solar physics and astrophysics.

Principles of Plasma Physics for Engineers and Scientists

by Umran S. Inan

Author	: Umran S. Inan
Publisher	: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages	: 285
Release	: 2010-12-02
Genre	: Science
ISBN	: 1139492241

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This unified introduction provides the tools and techniques needed to analyze plasmas and connects plasma phenomena to other fields of study. Combining mathematical rigor with qualitative explanations, and linking theory to practice with example problems, this is a perfect textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate students taking one-semester introductory plasma physics courses. For the first time, material is presented in the context of unifying principles, illustrated using organizational charts, and structured in a successive progression from single particle motion, to kinetic theory and average values, through to collective phenomena of waves in plasma. This provides students with a stronger understanding of the topics covered, their interconnections, and when different types of plasma models are applicable. Furthermore, mathematical derivations are rigorous, yet concise, so physical understanding is not lost in lengthy mathematical treatments. Worked examples illustrate practical applications of theory and students can test their new knowledge with 90 end-of-chapter problems.

Handbook on Plasma Instabilities

by Ferdinand F. Cap

Author	: Ferdinand F. Cap
Publisher	: Academic Press
Total Pages	: 575
Release	: 2013-09-11
Genre	: Science
ISBN	: 148327098X

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Handbook on Plasma Instabilities, Volume 2 consists of four chapters on plasma instabilities. Chapter 14 discusses the various aspects of microinstabilities. Beam-plasma systems are covered in Chapter 15, while the various stabilization methods are presented in Chapter 16. This book concludes with deliberations on parametric effects in Chapter 17. Other topics discussed include the microinstabilities of a homogeneous unmagnetized plasma; kinetic theory of macroscopic instabilities; basic beam physics; and beam-plasma instabilities. The magnetic field configuration stabilization; macroscopic nonmagnetic stabilization methods; parametric instabilities in homogeneous unmagnetized plasmas; and parametric effects in bounded and inhomogeneous plasmas are also elaborated in this text. This publication is beneficial to students and researchers conducting work on unstable plasma.

MHD Waves in the Solar Atmosphere

by Bernard Roberts

Author	: Bernard Roberts
Publisher	: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages	: 529
Release	: 2019-07-18
Genre	: Mathematics
ISBN	: 1108427669

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Develops a fresh mathematical approach to coronal seismology, explaining oscillatory phenomena by drawing upon original research and complex modelling techniques.