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Author:   P. A. Davidson (University of Cambridge)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Volume:   55
Dimensions:   Width: 18.00cm , Height: 3.50cm , Length: 25.30cm
Weight:   1.160kg
ISBN:  

9781107160163

ISBN 10:   1107160162
Pages:   572
Publication Date:   22 December 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part I. From Maxwell's Equations to Magnetohydrodynamics: 1. A qualitative overview of MHD; 2. The governing equations of electrodynamics; 3. A first course in fluid dynamics; 4. The governing equations of MHD; Part II. The Fundamentals of Incompressible MHD: 5. Kinematics – advection, diffusion and intensification of magnetic fields; 6. Dynamics at low magnetic Reynolds number; 7. Dynamics at high magnetic Reynolds number; 8. An introduction to turbulence; 9. MHD turbulence at low and high magnetic Reynolds number; Part III. Applications in Engineering and Materials: 10. The world of metallurgical MHD; 11. The generation and suppression of motion in castings; 12. Axisymmetric flows driven by the injection of current; 13. MHD instabilities in aluminium reduction cells; Part IV. Applications in Physics: 14. The geodynamo; 15. Stellar magnetism; 16. Plasma containment in fusion reactors; Appendix A. Vector identities and theorems; Appendix B. Physical properties of liquid metals; References; Index.

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Review of previous edition: '... an excellent book, which provides a refreshing introduction and a welcome addition to the MHD literature.' A. M. Soward, Journal of Fluid Mechanics Review of previous edition: 'The language of this book is simple, vivid, yet fully scientific. 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 Review Review of previous edition: 'Like other texts in the series, the typography is easy on the eyes and the price easy on the purse. All in all, a wonderful introduction to the subject and more!' Stanley A. Berger, Physics Today Review of previous edition: '... a thorough introduction to conducting fluid mechanics ... an excellent and informative book that can be well recommended.' S. W. H. Cowley, Contemporary Physics Review of previous edition: 'The author writes lucidly and maintains the reader's interest in several ways: he formulates arguments provocatively, sometimes as paradoxes; he provides apt quotations; he points to exciting applications; and he enlivens his text with historical snippets ... It is written with love, and in a completely consistent style.' Paul H. Roberts, SIAM Review Review of previous edition: 'The book is unique in bringing together a number of diverse topics ... [It] makes for rewarding reading, and I recommend it to all students of MHD, no matter what their persuasion. It would be an excellent textbook for students with interest in the engineering applications, but also will serve as a perfect complementary text for an introductory plasma MHD course.' Elena V. Belova, American Journal of Physics

Author Information

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.

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