Introduction to Magnetohydrodynamics (Cambridge Texts in Applied Mathematics)
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (982 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1107160162 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 572 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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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. This comprehensive textbook emphasizes physical ideas, rather than mathematical detail, making it accessible to a broad audience. 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. Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) plays a crucial role in astrophysics, planetary magnetism, engineering and controlled nuclear fusion. Starting from elementary chapters on fluid mechanics and electromagnetism, it takes the reader all the way through to the latest ideas in more advanced t
A. He is also an associate editor of the Journal of Fluid Mechanics. 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 S
It is a real pleasure to read worth recommending, not only to students, but also to everyone who is interested in MHD, particularly to theoreticians who, as a rule, know almost nothing about metallurgical applications of MHD." Applied Mechanics ReviewReview of previous edition: "Like other texts in the series, the typography is easy on the eyes and the price easy on the purse. Review of previous edition: " an excellent book, which provides a refreshing introduction and a welcome addition to the MHD literature." A. H. M. Cowley, Contemporary PhysicsReview of previous edition: "The author writes lucidly and maintains the reader's interest in several ways: he formulates arguments p