Plasma Physics And Magnetohydrodynamics

Author : M. Goossens
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400710764

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An Introduction to Plasma Astrophysics and Magnetohydrodynamics by M. Goossens Pdf

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.

Author : D. Biskamp,Dieter Biskamp
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1997-07-17
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0521599180

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Nonlinear Magnetohydrodynamics by D. Biskamp,Dieter Biskamp Pdf

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

Author : J. P. Goedbloed,Stefaan Poedts
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2004-08-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521626072

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Principles of Magnetohydrodynamics by J. P. Goedbloed,Stefaan Poedts Pdf

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.

Author : Dalton D. Schnack
Publisher : Springer
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642006883

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Lectures in Magnetohydrodynamics by Dalton D. Schnack Pdf

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.

Author : Claude Mercier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Magnetohydrodynamics
ISBN : UCLA:L0065869992

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Lectures in Plasma Physics by Claude Mercier Pdf

Author : S. Ortolani,Dalton D. Schnack
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Science
ISBN : 981020860X

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Magnetohydrodynamics of Plasma Relaxation by S. Ortolani,Dalton D. Schnack Pdf

This book gives a concise description of the phenomenon of plasma relaxation from the point of view of resistive magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) theory. Magnetized plasmas relax when they seek their natural state of lowest energy subject to certain topological constraints imposed by the magnetic field. Relaxation may be fast and dynamic or slow and gradual depending on the external environment in which the magnetoplasma system evolves. Relaxation occurs throughout the universe and may describe such diverse phenomena as dynamos, solar flares, and the operation of magnetic fusion energy experiments. This book concentrates on the dynamic, rather than variational aspects of relaxation. While the processes described are general, the book focuses on the reversed-field pinch experiment as a paradigm for plasma relaxation and dynamo action. Examples from other branches of plasma physics are also discussed. The authors draw upon their extensive experience in numerical and experimental studies of relaxation.

Author : NASA-University Conference on the Science and Technology of Space Exploration,NASA-University Conference on the Science and Technology of Space Exploration, Chicago, 1962
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Environmental engineering
ISBN : STANFORD:36105113725928

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Plasma Physics and Magnetohydrodynamics in Space Exploration by NASA-University Conference on the Science and Technology of Space Exploration,NASA-University Conference on the Science and Technology of Space Exploration, Chicago, 1962 Pdf

Author : Defense Documentation Center (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Magnetohydrodynamics
ISBN : SRLF:D0000733204

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Plasma Physics and Magnetohydrodynamics by Defense Documentation Center (U.S.) Pdf

Author : Jeffrey P. Freidberg
Publisher : Plenum Publishing Corporation
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015015943072

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Ideal Magnetohydrodynamics by Jeffrey P. Freidberg Pdf

Author : Linjin Zheng
Publisher : Morgan & Claypool Publishers
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781643271385

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Magnetically Confined Fusion Plasma Physics by Linjin Zheng Pdf

This book describes the ideal magnetohydrodynamic theory for magnetically conned fusion plasmas. Advanced topics are presented in attempting to fill the gap between the up-to-date research developments and plasma physics textbooks. Nevertheless, they are self contained and trackable with the mathematical treatments detailed and underlying physics explained. Both analytical theories and numerical schemes are given. Besides the current research developments in this field, the future prospects are also discussed. Nowadays, it is believed that, if the ideal MHD theory predicts major instabilities, none of the magnetic confinements of fusion plasmas can survive. The author has also written the book Advanced Tokamak Stability Theory. In view of its importance, the MHD theory is further systematically elaborated in this book. The conventional ideal MHD framework is reviewed together with the newly developed multi-parallel-fluid MHD theory. The MHD equilibrium theory and code are described with the non-letter-'X' separatrix feature pointed out. The continuum modes, quasi-modes, phase mixing, and Alfven resonance heating are analysed. The analytical theories for MHD stability in tokamak configurations are systematically presented, such as the interchange, peeling, ballooning, toroidal Alfven modes, and kink type of modes. The global stability computations are also addressed, including resistive wall modes, error-field amplifications, and Alfven modes, etc.

Author : George W. Sutton,Arthur Sherman
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006-07-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780486450322

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Engineering Magnetohydrodynamics by George W. Sutton,Arthur Sherman Pdf

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.

Author : Wallace M. Manheimer,Chris Lashmore-Davies
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015017982458

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MHD and Microinstabilities in Confined Plasma, by Wallace M. Manheimer,Chris Lashmore-Davies Pdf

Magnetohydrodynamics, the study of the motion of electrically conducting fluids in magnetic fields, is an important area in plasma physics. The effects of instabilities in such electrical fluids are very difficult to calculate and this is the first book to deal with the subject as a whole in a detailed manner. MHD and Microinstabilities in Confined Plasma starts from first principles and builds up to a full understanding of MHD. It features a number of topics not covered in other books on plasma, including non-linear theory, anomalous transport and magnetic reconnection.

Author : D. A. Gurnett,A. Bhattacharjee
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005-01-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521364833

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Introduction to Plasma Physics by D. A. Gurnett,A. Bhattacharjee Pdf

Advanced undergraduate/beginning graduate text on space and laboratory plasma physics.

Author : Ali Bulent Cambel
Publisher : Literary Licensing, LLC
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Magnetohydrodynamics
ISBN : UCAL:B3754090

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Plasma Physics and Magnetofluid-mechanics by Ali Bulent Cambel Pdf

Author : J. P. Goedbloed,Rony Keppens,Stefaan Poedts
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 651 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781139487283

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Advanced Magnetohydrodynamics by J. P. Goedbloed,Rony Keppens,Stefaan Poedts Pdf

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.