Hannes Alfvén was a Swedish physicist and electrical engineer, known for his significant contributions to plasma physics and space science. Born on May 30, 1908, and passing away on April 2, 1995, Alfvén is best known for developing the theory of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), which studies the dynamics of electrically conducting fluids in magnetic fields, including plasmas.

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Hannes Alfvén by Codex 0 Created 2026-10-24 Updated 2026-10-31
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Portrait of Hannes Alfvén
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