MHD Equilibrium & StabilityExplores Magnetohydrodynamic equilibrium and stability, ideal MHD solutions, 'hairy ball' theorem, and boundary conditions.
MHD Equilibrium StabilityDelves into the stability of Magnetohydrodynamic equilibria in plasmas, analyzing various instabilities and methods for stability analysis.
MHD Turbulence & DynamoExplores MHD waves, instabilities, magnetoconvection, and the impact of B-fields on convection.
Solar Wind DynamicsDelves into the dynamics of the solar wind, including observations, fluid models, and the Sun's mass loss rate.
Astrophysical Fluids & PlasmasExplores astrophysical fluids, plasmas, MHD, turbulence, and plasma oscillations, including Faraday rotation for measuring cosmic magnetic fields.
Magnetic ReconnectionCovers magnetic reconnection, rising flux tubes, the Sweet-Parker model, energy balance, and open questions in plasma physics.
Plasma Dynamics: Fluid ModelsIntroduces simpler fluid models to study plasma dynamics with a focus on two specific models and their applications.