Lectures related to MHD Dynamo: Plasma Flow to Magnetic Fields

MHD: The Magnetohydrodynamic Description

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

MHD Turbulence and Dynamo Instabilities

Explores observational facts and the need for dynamos in generating magnetic fields.

Plasma Confinement: Single Particle Perspective

Discusses plasma confinement using magnetic mirrors and toroidal fields, emphasizing particle dynamics and the challenges of toroidal field confinement.

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Magnetohydrodynamic Equilibrium Configurations

Covers MHD equilibrium configurations, including tokamak and stellarator concepts, force balance equations, and safety factors.

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MHD Stability and Equilibrium

Explores MHD equilibrium and stability, emphasizing energy considerations for determining stability.

MHD Equilibrium Stability

Delves into the stability of Magnetohydrodynamic equilibria in plasmas, analyzing various instabilities and methods for stability analysis.

Solar Wind Dynamics

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