Physics 726 Spring 2012 Reference Page
Plasma Magnetohydrodynamics
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| Typically Offered | Occasional |
|---|---|
| Students | Graduate, basic |
| Credits | 3.00 |
MHD equations and validity in hot plasmas; magnetic structure and magnetic flux coordinates; equilibrium in various configurations; stability formulation, energy principle, classification of instabilities; ideal and resistive instability in various configurations, evolution of nonlinear tearing modes; force-free equilibria, helicity, MHD dynamo; experimental applications. Basic knowledge of plasmas [such as N E/E C E/PHYSICS 525] and advanced electromagnetics [such as PHYSICS 721 or E C E 740] strongly encouraged.
Prerequisites: Graduate/professional standing
Lecture
| Sec | Instructor | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Cary Forest | MW 02:30 pm - 03:45 pm | 2135 Chamberlin |
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