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Cosmic electrodynamics (2)  

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Kinetic theory (relaxation, Boltzmann equation and its moments, Vlasov equation, macroscopic variables, macroscopic transport equations – continuity equation, equation of motion, energy transport equation), Basics of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD equations, Ohm law, Simplified MHD equations), Magnetic Reynolds number, Diffusion of magnetic field, Freezing of magnetic field lines in plasma, Waves in plasma (sound waves, magnetic pressure, Alfvén and magnetoacustic waves, phase velocity diagram), Attenuation of MHD, Alfvén, sound and magnetosonic waves, Waves in cold and hot plasma and resonances. Outcome: Understanding the basics of magnetohydrodynamic and plasma waves.

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Presential
English

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Cosmic electrodynamics (2)
English

UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE

Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation

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