CISM • International Centre for Mechanical Sciences

Topics in Magnetohydrodynamic Topology, Reconnection and Stability Theory

MacTaggart, David, Hillier, Andrew (Eds.)

The book presents an advanced but accessible overview of some of the most important sub-branches of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD): stability theory, magnetic topology, relaxation theory and magnetic reconnection. Although each of these subjects is often treated separately, in practical MHD applications they are normally inseparable. MHD is a highly active field of research.The book is written for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers working on MHD-related research in plasma physics and fluid dynamics.