Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) plays a crucial role in astrophysics,
planetary magnetism, engineering and controlled nuclear fusion. This
comprehensive textbook emphasizes physical ideas, rather than
mathematical detail, making it accessible to a broad audience.
Starting from elementary chapters on fluid mechanics and
electromagnetism, it takes the reader all the way through to the
latest ideas in more advanced topics, including planetary dynamos,
stellar magnetism, fusion plasmas and engineering applications. With
the new edition, readers will benefit from additional material on MHD
instabilities, planetary dynamos and applications in astrophysics, as
well as a whole new chapter on fusion plasma MHD. The development of
the material from first principles and its pedagogical style makes
this an ideal companion for both undergraduate students and
postgraduate students in physics, applied mathematics and engineering.
Elementary knowledge of vector calculus is the only prerequisite.
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Product details
ISBN
9781316861653
Published
2016
Edition
2. edition
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Author