Astrophysics 3: Magnetic Reconnection

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Covers magnetohydrodynamics, focusing on modeling challenges and MHD equations in plasma physics.

Explores magnetohydrodynamics, emphasizing the two-fluid model, Alfvén's theorem, solar wind, dynamos, and magnetic reconnection.

Delves into the dynamics of the solar wind, including observations, fluid models, and the Sun's mass loss rate.

Explores solar magnetic fields, dynamo theory, turbulence effects, and solar cycle dynamics.

Covers magnetic reconnection, rising flux tubes, the Sweet-Parker model, energy balance, and open questions in plasma physics.

Explores sunspots, the solar cycle, and magnetic fields on the Sun, including the 11-year cycle and the Hale's and Joy's laws.

Explores how fusion energy powers the Sun and drives powerful solar events.

Explores MHD dynamo theory, covering magnetic field generation by conductive fluid and the Babcock-Leighton mechanism.

Explores Magnetohydrodynamic equilibrium and stability, ideal MHD solutions, 'hairy ball' theorem, and boundary conditions.

Covers the Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) description of plasma, including MHD equations, conservation properties, and ideal vs. resistive models.