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This unit is offered in alternate years commencing S1, 2020
Learning outcomes
Develop advanced knowledge of the terms in the governing equations of kinetic and fluid theories.
Identify the MHD equations and derive the associated mass and momentum conservation equations
Identify the terms in the MHD version of Ohm's Law and use the equation to explain convection electric fields and frozen-in magnetic fields
Demonstrate expert knowledge on magnetic pressure and tension forces
Derive the dispersion equation for the basic MHD wave modes and describe their properties, such as propagation of magnetohydrodynamic waves
Show using simple examples of how this system of equations can be applied to different astrophysical and laboratory phenomena.
Reach a high level of achievement in writing and presenting sophisticated visualisation methods of computational visualisation
Communicate complex information on waves and MHD theory with the use of visualisation methods.
Assessment summary
Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes): 60% (Hurdle)
Continuous assessment: 40%
Hurdle requirement: If you would otherwise have passed the unit but who do not achieve at least 45% of the marks available for the end-of-semester examination will receive a Hurdle Fail (NH) grade and a mark of 45 on your transcript.