magneto-hydrodynamics

Magneto-hydrodynamics (MHD) is the study of how electrically conducting fluids, like plasmas or liquid metals, move under the influence of magnetic fields. When these fluids flow, the magnetic fields can change their behavior, and vice versa, creating complex interactions. MHD principles are used in fields such as astrophysics to understand stellar behaviors, in engineering for magnetic containment in nuclear reactors, and in energy research for magnetic braking and power generation. Essentially, it combines the physics of fluids and electromagnetism to analyze and control the movement of conducting fluids in various scientific and technological applications.