Fundamentals of mathematical magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) start with definitions of major variables and parameters in MHD fluids (also known as MHD media) and specifically plasmas encountered in nature as well as in engineering sytems, e.g., metallurgy or thermonuclear fusion power. Then collisions of fluids in such fluids are examined as well as motion of individual particles. Then the basic principles of MHD fluids are introduced along with transport phenomena, medium boundaries, and surface interactions. Then, waves and resonances of all sorts in MHD media are presented. The account concludes with the description of main MHD fluid types including plasma in fusion power generation.

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Nik. Xiros is a JL Goldman endowed Professor and Chair of the Bollinger School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering as well as a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Orleans. His career spans more than 25 years in industry and academia. His research and teaching activities encompass marine and ocean engineering process modeling and simulation, system identification, dynamics and control, reliability, signal and data analysis with emphasis on propulsion, power, energy and renewables as well as mechatronics, electromechanical and autonomous systems. His education includes an Electrical & Computer Engineering Dipl. Eng. degree (MEng. equiv.), a MSc in Mathematics, a MSc in Applied Physics and a Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Dr. Eng. degree.

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Plasma Definition and Classification.- Collisions in Plasmas.- Motion of Charged Particles.- Plasma as a Fluid.- Transport.- Plasma Boundary.- Plasma-surface Interaction.- Particle Waves and Resonances.- Electromagnetic Waves.- Plasma Modeling.- Low-temperature DC Plasma.- Low-temperature RF Plasmas.- Magnetic Confinement Nuclear Fusion Plasma.- References.- Author's Biography.