Plasma Dynamics

Plasma dynamics studies the behavior of plasma, a hot, ionized gas made of charged particles. In magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), it examines how plasma interacts with magnetic fields and flows like a fluid. This is important in understanding phenomena like solar flares and fusion energy. Plasma waves and oscillations refer to the vibrations and movements within plasma that arise from these interactions, impacting energy transfer and stability. Together, these concepts help us understand cosmic events and improve technologies like nuclear reactors and space propulsion.