The Hydromagnetic Stability of a Toroidal Gas Discharge Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2019
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- New

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- Title
- The Hydromagnetic Stability of a Toroidal Gas Discharge Classic Reprint
- Author
- R. Lust
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 065611942X
- ISBN 13
- 9780656119424
- Item weight
- 271 grams
Explore how magnetic forces shape the stability of toroidal gas discharges and what curvature does to confinement.
This detailed study uses an energy principle to assess when a toroidal plasma remains stable and how it compares to cylindrical configurations. It explains the setup, boundary conditions, and the math behind predicting stability in a clear, methodical way.
The book walks through the equilibrium of a torus-shaped plasma, the role of external conductor fields, and how surface pressures balance within the system. It then uses a rigorous calculation framework to determine how perturbations behave and how stability can be tested by minimizing energy changes. The work also discusses practical computation strategies and how to interpret results for different geometric and magnetic parameters.
- Foundations of hydromagnetic stability in toroidal geometries and the impact of curvature.
- Energy‑principle approach to assess stability without relying on complex boundary conditions.
- Discussion of numerical methods and how to interpret stability results for different configurations.
- Comparison between toroidal and cylindrical forms to highlight key differences in stability behavior.
Ideal for readers with an interest in plasma physics, magnetohydrodynamics, and laboratory experiments involving toroidal discharges.
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