A combined theory for magnetohydrodynamic equilibria with anisotropic pressure and magnetic shear
Abstract
We present a new approach to the theory of magnetohydrodynamic equilibria with anisotropic pressure, magnetic shear and translational/rotational invariance. This approach involves combining two existing formalisms in order to eliminate their individual weaknesses. The theoretical aspects of the method are explored in detail along with numerical solutions which make use of the method. Eventually, this method could be applied to model various plasma systems, such as planetary magnetospheres.
Citation
Hodgson , J D B & Neukirch , T 2017 , ' A combined theory for magnetohydrodynamic equilibria with anisotropic pressure and magnetic shear ' Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical , vol. 50 , no. 10 , 105501 . https://doi.org/10.1088/1751-8121/aa58c5
Publication
Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical
Status
Peer reviewed
ISSN
1751-8113Type
Journal article
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Grant numbers: Science and Technology Facilities Council via Doctoral Training Grant [ST/K502327/1], Consolidated Grant [ST/K000950/1] and Consolidated Grant [ST/N000609/1].Collections
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