Topics in Magnetohydrodynamic Topology, Reconnection and Stability Theory

The book presents an advanced but accessible overview of some of the most important sub-branches of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD): stability theory, magnetic topology, relaxation theory and magnetic reconnection. Although each of these subjects is often treated separately, in practical MHD applications they are normally inseparable. MHD is a highly active field of research.The book is written for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers working on MHD-related research in plasma physics and fluid dynamics.  

List of contents

FM.- Ideal MHD Instabilities, with a Focus on the Rayleigh-Taylor and Kelvin-Helmholtz Instabilities.- The Tearing Instability of Resistive Magnetohydrodynamics.- Multi-Fluid Extensions of MHD and Their Implications on Waves and Instabilities.- Magnetohydrodynamic Relaxation Theory.- Using Magnetic Helicity, Topology, and Geometry to Investigate Complex Magnetic Fields.- Turbulence, Transport and Reconnection.

Summary

The book presents an advanced but accessible overview of some of the most important sub-branches of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD): stability theory, magnetic topology, relaxation theory and magnetic reconnection. Although each of these subjects is often treated separately, in practical MHD applications they are normally inseparable. MHD is a highly active field of research.The book is written for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers working on MHD-related research in plasma physics and fluid dynamics.  

Product details

• Assisted by: HILLIER (Editor), Hillier (Editor), Andrew Hillier (Editor), Davi MacTaggart (Editor), David MacTaggart (Editor), David McTaggart (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2019
• EAN: 9783030163426
• ISBN: 978-3-0-3016342-6
• No. of pages: 265
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 243 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 584 g
• Illustrations: VII, 265 p. 79 illus., 39 illus. in color.
• Series: CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; Plasmaphysik, B, engineering, Fluid mechanics, Engineering Fluid Dynamics, Plasma Physics, Plasma (Ionized gases)