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Relativistic magnetohydrodynamics and irreversible thermodynamics*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 October 2008

W. F. Hughes
W. F. Hughes
Affiliation:
Carnegie Institute of TechnologyPittsburgh, Pa.
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Abstract

The basic equations of non-relativistic magnetohydrodynamics are briefly reviewed. Beginning with the energy-momentum tensor for the coupled electromagnetic and fluid fields relativistic energy and momentum equations are formulated. The effect of heat conduction is included and relativistic constitutive equations are discussed. A relativistic first law of thermodynamics is developed in terms of internal energy and entropy. Finally, the second law and entropy production rate are derived in a covariant fashion.

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Research Article
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Mathematical Proceedings of the Cambridge Philosophical Society , Volume 57 , Issue 4 , October 1961 , pp. 878 - 889
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge Philosophical Society 1961

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