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.
Magnetic ReconnectionCovers magnetic reconnection, rising flux tubes, the Sweet-Parker model, energy balance, and open questions in plasma physics.
MHD Stability and Operational LimitsExplores MHD stability, instabilities, and operational limits in tokamak plasmas, emphasizing the importance of understanding equilibrium stability and the impact of instabilities on plasma confinement.
Solar Wind DynamicsDelves into the dynamics of the solar wind, including observations, fluid models, and the Sun's mass loss rate.
Stellarators: Confinement ConceptsExplores stellarators as alternatives to tokamaks, discussing 3D magnetic configurations, pros and cons, history, and other confinement concepts.
Ideal MHD WavesCovers the concept of Ideal MHD waves and the behavior of plasma under different conditions.
Burning Plasmas: Fast Ions RoleExplores burning plasma specifics, fast ions role, losses, MHD modes, turbulence, Alfvén waves interaction, and burn stability.