PHYS428 INTRODUC. TO MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS
Course Code: |
2300428 |
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
ECTS Credit: |
5.0 |
Department: |
Physics |
Language of Instruction: |
English |
Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
Course Coordinator: |
Assoc.Prof.Dr. ÝLKER ÜMÝT UZUN KAYMAK |
Offered Semester: |
Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
Ideal MHD equations; single and two fluid equations; equilibrium and stability; equations of kinetic theory; derivation of fluid equations; Landau damping; nonlinear plasma physics; shock waves; parametric instabilities.