9781333173623 - Magneto-Hydrodynamic Shock Structure Without Collisions (Classic Reprint) de Morawetz, Cathleen S. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex world of magneto-hydrodynamic shock waves, a phenomenon where magnetic fields and moving fluids interact to create powerful waves. Unlike previous theories that relied on collisions between particles, this book examines shock waves in a collisionless plasma, where particles move freely. The author explores the intricacies of these waves using mathematical models and asymptotic expansions, revealing the intricate dance between magnetic fields and charged particles. This approach offers a new perspective on the dynamics of plasmas, shedding light on the conditions that lead to the formation of shocks, and the potential for irreversible processes to occur within these systems, even without collisions. This groundbreaking work challenges conventional wisdom and opens up new avenues of inquiry into the behavior of plasmas, which are found throughout the universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.