Introduction to Magnetohydrodynamics

P. A. Davidson

ISBN 10: 131661302X / ISBN 13: 9781316613023

Published by Cambridge University Press, GB, 2016

About this Item

Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) plays a crucial role in astrophysics, planetary magnetism, engineering and controlled nuclear fusion. This comprehensive textbook emphasizes physical ideas, rather than mathematical detail, making it accessible to a broad audience. Starting from elementary chapters on fluid mechanics and electromagnetism, it takes the reader all the way through to the latest ideas in more advanced topics, including planetary dynamos, stellar magnetism, fusion plasmas and engineering applications. With the new edition, readers will benefit from additional material on MHD instabilities, planetary dynamos and applications in astrophysics, as well as a whole new chapter on fusion plasma MHD. The development of the material from first principles and its pedagogical style makes this an ideal companion for both undergraduate students and postgraduate students in physics, applied mathematics and engineering. Elementary knowledge of vector calculus is the only prerequisite.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Magnetohydrodynamics
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 131661302X
• ISBN 13: 9781316613023
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 16.99W x 3.3H x 24.41D centimeters 16.99 centimeters width by 3.3 centimeters height by 24.41 centimeters depth
• Weight: 1020 grams

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Synopsis

Comprehensive textbook prioritising physical ideas over mathematical detail. New material includes fusion plasma magnetohydrodynamics.

About the Author

P. A. Davidson is a professor in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge. He has authored over 100 publications in the fields of magnetohydrodynamics and turbulence, including the books Turbulence: An Introduction for Scientists and Engineers (2015) and Turbulence in Rotating, Stratified and Electrically Conducting Fluids (2013). He is also an associate editor of the Journal of Fluid Mechanics.