EPS SCI M263A
Solar System Magnetohydrodynamics
Also listed as A&O SCI M250A: the same class, and each department holds its own seats and its own grade history.
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(Same as Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences M250A.) Lecture, three hours. Requisite: Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences C205A. Derivation of MHD equations with two fluid aspects, generalized Ohm’s law, small amplitude waves, discontinuities, shock waves, and instabilities. Applications to statics and dynamics of solar wind and planetary magnetospheres and to solar wind/magnetosphere/ionosphere coupling. S/U (for majors with consent of instructor after successful completion of written and oral comprehensive examination and for nonmajors at discretion of major department) or letter grading.
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