Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Apr 2005
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2005aps..apr.l1028p&link_type=abstract
American Physical Society, APS April Meeting, April 16-19, 2005, abstract #L1.028
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Open questions regarding astrophysical jets nclude the mechanisms responsible for their collimation during propagation over distances at least 10 times larger than their diameter. Several laboratory experiments designed to address the role of stability and radiative cooling upon the collimation of magnetized jets will be presented. They are based on scaling and realistic facilities. Scaling issues will be presented. The plasma jets will be created by laser ablation (I<=1PW/cm^2), and fields (B<=0.5MG, E<=200kV/cm) will be produced independently by a fast pulsed power generator. This combination allows for the generation of magnetized jets and, in particular, current carrying jets. Depending on the elemental composition, the jets can be made radiative or not. An addition external magnetic field can be used to produce jet rotation. Experimental results will be used to verify predictions of linear MHD theory and MHD modeling. In particular, the effects of sheared axial flow, sheared azimuthal flow, and axial magnetic field upon the MHD stability of current carrying jets will be investigated. Work supported by DOE/NNSA under UNR grant DE-FC52-01NV14050.
No associations
LandOfFree
Laboratory simulation of magnetized astrophysical jets 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 Laboratory simulation of magnetized astrophysical jets, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Laboratory simulation of magnetized astrophysical jets will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1454713