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Solar Wind Dynamics

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Explores magnetohydrodynamics, emphasizing the two-fluid model, Alfvén's theorem, solar wind, dynamos, and magnetic reconnection.

Covers magnetohydrodynamics, focusing on modeling challenges and MHD equations in plasma physics.

Explores magnetic reconnection in astrophysics, focusing on solar flares and the solar wind.

Explores MHD dynamo theory, covering magnetic field generation by conductive fluid and the Babcock-Leighton mechanism.

Explores Magnetohydrodynamic equilibrium and stability, ideal MHD solutions, 'hairy ball' theorem, and boundary conditions.

Explores solar magnetic fields, dynamo theory, turbulence effects, and solar cycle dynamics.

Explores sunspots, the solar cycle, and magnetic fields on the Sun, including the 11-year cycle and the Hale's and Joy's laws.

Covers magnetic reconnection, rising flux tubes, the Sweet-Parker model, energy balance, and open questions in plasma physics.

Covers the Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) description of plasma, including MHD equations, conservation properties, and ideal vs. resistive models.

Covers the physics of plasmas, emphasizing magnetohydrodynamics and energy conversion processes.

Explores astrophysical fluids, plasmas, MHD, turbulence, and plasma oscillations, including Faraday rotation for measuring cosmic magnetic fields.

Delves into the stability of Magnetohydrodynamic equilibria in plasmas, analyzing various instabilities and methods for stability analysis.

Explores how fusion energy powers the Sun and drives powerful solar events.

Covers high-confinement regimes, induced current density, fusion plasma self-sustainment, and MHD ideal conditions.

Covers the derivation of the one-fluid model for Magneto-hydro dynamics (MHD) by introducing one-fluid variables.

Explores space mission design, Earth's magnetic field, solar activity, and cosmic radiation effects.

Explores the solar cycle, sunspots, and magnetic fields in the Sun, including properties, dynamics, and historical observations.

Covers the equations for static ideal MHD equilibrium and force-free and force-balanced equilibria in plasma physics.

Covers the behavior of electromagnetic waves in non-magnetized plasmas and the simplification of equations for non-collisional plasmas.