Nonlinear Magnetohydrodynamics (Cambridge Monographs on Plasma Physics)
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'The book is a valuable addition to the bookshelf of everyone in need of a readable introduction into the nonlinear aspects of MHD and therefore the affordable paperback edition is to be welcomed.' Thomas Neukirch, Solar Physics
'... a careful and comprehensive guide to some of the most fascinating of plasma processes. ... These are fairly new and radidly-evolving subjects and it is hard to think of another book that covers them at this level.' Moira Jardine, Observatory
'... sets a very high standard; it is likely to become a standard reference on the subject for many years to come.' Journal of Fluid Mechanics
Book Description
This book provides a self-contained introduction to magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), with emphasis on nonlinear processes. The book outlines the conventional aspects of MHD theory, magnetostatic equilibrium and linear stability theory. It concentrates on nonlinear theory, starting with the evolution and saturation of individual ideal and resistive instabilities, continuing with a detailed analysis of magnetic reconnection and concluding with a study of the most complex nonlinear behavior, that of MHD turbulence. The last chapters describe three important applications of the theory: disruptive processes in tokomaks, MHD effects in the reversed field pinch, and solar flares.
Nonlinear Magnetohydrodynamics (Cambridge Monographs on Plasma Physics),Dieter Biskamp,M. G. Haines,K. I. Hopcraft,I. H. Hutchinson,C. M. Surko,K. Schindler,Cambridge University Press,0521599180,Hydrodynamics,Magnetism,Magnetohydrodynamics,Mechanics - General,Nonlinear theories,Physics,Plasma astrophysics,Science,Science/Mathematics,Solar flares,Electricity, magnetism & electromagnetism,Plasma physics,Science / Physics
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