Plasma Physics Seminar

Professor Adil Hassam IREAP, University of Maryland The Equations of Plasma Physics:  What to use When and Why. Abstract: Here is a list of some sets of equations that can be used to address plasma physics situations: -       Moment Equations -       Ideal MHD Equations -       Dissipative MHD Equations -       Navier-Stokes Equations -       Braginskii Equations -       Chew-Goldberger-Low Equations -       Cold Plasma Equations -       Boltzmann-Maxwell Equations -       Vlasov-Maxwell Equations -       Drift-Kinetic Equations -       Gyrokinetic Equations -       Kulsrud Equations -       Reduced Equations We will address the fundamental basis, validity, and applicability of some of these sets.  Examples will be given.