MATRIX METHODS IN MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS | ||||
The International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering | ||||
Article 67, Volume 2, 2nd Conference on Applied Mechanical Engineering., May 1986, Page 213-220 PDF (1.71 MB) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/amme.1986.59015 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
M. F.M. Hassan; F. I.M. Hammouda; A. M.A. Asser | ||||
Department of Physics, Military Technical College, Cairo. | ||||
Abstract | ||||
The matrix form of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) is presented. The approach follows the recent development of matrix methods in optics. Maxwell's equations, Ohm's law, the equation of continuity, the equation of motion with the JxB body force and the energy equation were formulated in matrix form without using vector or tensor analysis. These equations were applied to describe the propagation of plane MHD waves in conducting fluids. Two transverse modes were obtained due to z, coupling between viscous and magnetic diffution and Alfven wave. The ordinary acoustic waves was found to split into fast, slow and intermediate magnetoacoustic waves. | ||||
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