The disk dynamo

Details The disk dynamo The disk dynamo

Dec 1979

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1979ap%26ss..66..369r&link_type=abstract

Astrophysics and Space Science, vol. 66, no. 2, Dec. 1979, p. 369-384.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

9

Dynamo Theory, Galactic Structure, Interstellar Magnetic Fields, Rotating Fluids, Turbulent Flow, Astronomical Models, Cosmology, Disks (Shapes), X Ray Sources

Scientific paper

The simplest alpha-omega dynamo in a thin disk is analyzed. If the antisymmetric helicity function alpha(z) (where z is a coordinate perpendicular to the disk plane) is smooth and limited, then the conditions for generating a magnetic field and the symmetry of the resulting solutions depend only on the form of alpha at the segment (O, h) where h is the half-thickness of the disk - and the value of the dimensionless dynamo number D. The old exact solutions of the disk alpha-omega dynamo are studied and new ones are found. The results can be of importance when applied to the problem of the generation of a magnetic field in galactic and turbulent disks appearing around some X-ray sources.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

The disk dynamo does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with The disk dynamo, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The disk dynamo will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1442640