Abstract
The model of one-dimensional equations of the two-temperature generalized magneto-thermoelasticity theory with two relaxation times in a perfect electric conducting medium is established. The state space approach developed in Ezzat (Can J. Phys. Rev. 86(11):1241-1250, 2008) is adopted for the solution of one-dimensional problems. The resulting formulation together with the Laplace transform techniques are applied to a specific problem of a half-space subjected to thermal shock and traction-free surface. The inversion of the Laplace transforms is carried out using a numerical approach. Some comparisons have been shown in figures to estimate the effects of the temperature discrepancy and the applied magnetic field.