Magnetohydrodynamics (Noun)
Meaning
The study of the interaction of magnetic fields and electrically conducting fluids (as plasma or molten metal).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The field of magnetohydrodynamics deals with the behavior of electrically conducting fluids under the influence of magnetic fields.
- Magnetohydrodynamics is crucial in understanding the generation of magnetic fields in planets and stars through the motion of their molten metal cores.
- Research in magnetohydrodynamics has applications in fields such as nuclear fusion, astrophysics, and geophysics.
- The study of magnetohydrodynamics is essential to understanding the mechanisms behind solar flares and coronal mass ejections.
- Engineers use principles from magnetohydrodynamics to design more efficient systems for the electromagnetic stirring of molten metal in steel production.