Magnetohydrodynamics: Plasma Physics

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Covers the behavior of electromagnetic waves in non-magnetized plasmas and the simplification of equations for non-collisional plasmas.

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

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

Explores two-fluid waves in plasma physics, discussing dispersion relations and wave propagation characteristics.

Covers the basics of plasma physics, focusing on magnetic confinement and field effects on particles.

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

Explores plasma waves described by the two-fluid model and the behavior of Langmuir waves.

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

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

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