MHD Equations: Linking Fluid Motion and Magnetic Fields
Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) treats plasma as a conducting fluid. The Navier–Stokes equations describe fluid motion. The Maxwell’s equations govern electromagnetic fields. Coupling them creates the MHD equations.
These equations explain how plasma flows in magnetic fields. They predict Alfvén waves, instabilities, and turbulence. They are vital in fusion research, astrophysics, and space plasma studies.
MHD equations simplify plasma physics into a fluid model. They remain central to understanding energy transport and confinement.