IIT Kharagpur | MHRD Scheme on Global Initiative on Academic Network (GIAN), Apply Now!
Overview:
MHRD Scheme on Global Initiative on Academic Network (GIAN) Magnetohydrodynamics in the Light of Astrophysical Dynamos’ Analytic, Asymptotic and Numeric Applications.
Course Dates:
19-29 September 2022 (Online)
Eligibility:
- Executives, engineers, and researchers from private/government organizations including R&D laboratories.
- Student students at all levels (BTech/MSc/MTech/Ph.D.) or Faculty from reputed academic institutions and technical institutions.
Modules:
Module A:
General magnetohydrodynamics and dynamo effects: Introduction to MHD (MagnetoHydro-Dynamics) and induction equation, Magnetic Reynolds number and MHD theorems, Multipole expansions, Kinematic MHD dynamos, Differential rotation and alpha effects, free decay.
Module B:
Astrophysical MHD dynamo modeling: MEGA Method, Complete dynamo system, MHD scaling laws, Problems’ survey.
Objectives:
The primary objectives of the course are as follows:
- Elucidate the fundamentals of the dynamos’ analytic, asymptotic and numeric applications.
- Introduce the computational methods necessary for the dynamos’ numeric modeling.
- Derive the magnetohydrodynamics’ induction and dynamo equations.
- Generalize magnetohydrodynamics’ analytic, asymptotic, and numeric approaches in other scientific and industrial applications.
- Application of methods mentioned above in modeling of the planetary, solar, stellar, and galactic magnetic activities.
Selection and Fees:
Candidates registering early will be given preference in the shortlisting process. Selected participants will be intimated through email.
- Faculty (Internal & External) and Scientists from R&D Labs: Rs.2000/-.
- Persons working in Industry/ Consultancy firms: RS.4000/-
- Students & Research Scholars
- Without award of Grade: Rs.1000/-
- With the award of Grade: Rs.1500/-
- Students from abroad: $50
- Faculty/Scientists/Industry Persons from abroad: $100