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Physics of continuous media : problems and solutions in electromagnetism, fluid mechanics and MHD /

Based on the author's many years of lectures and tutorials at Novosibirsk State University and the University of Manchester, Physics of Continuous Media: Problems and Solutions in Electromagnetism, Fluid Mechanics and MHD, Second Edition takes a problems-based approach to teaching continuous me...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Vekstein, G. E. (Gregory E.)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
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Publicado: Boca Raton : CRC Press, [2013]
Edición:Second edition.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)
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  • A Bit of Math: Vectors, Tensors, Fourier Transform, etc. Electrodynamics; The tensor of dielectric permeability. Electromagnetic waves in a medium; Natural optical activity. The Faraday and Kerr effects; The frequency dispersion of the electric permittivity. The propagation of electromagnetic waves; Cherenkov radiation. Transition radiation; Non-linear interaction of waves Fluid Dynamics; Dynamics of an ideal fluid ; Viscous fluids ; Convection and turbulence ; Sound waves ; Shock waves. Solitons Magnetohydrodynamics; Ideal MHD. Magnetostatic equilibria. Excess magnetic energy; MHD waves. Alfven resonance; Magnetic reconnection Theory of Elasticity; Mechanics of solid bodies ; Mechanics of liquid crystals Index.