Amplification of neutron star magnetic fields by thermoelectric effects. I - General formalism

Statistics – Computation

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

9

Computational Astrophysics, Formalism, Neutron Stars, Stellar Magnetic Fields, Thermoelectricity, Field Strength, Magnetic Field Configurations, Stellar Envelopes, Transport Theory

Scientific paper

A formalism is presented for investigating the influence of thermoelectric effects on the magnetic field in the envelope of neutron stars. It is based on the simultaneous solution of the time-dependent heat transport equation and induction equation. The inclusion of the thermoelectric effects and of the anisotropy of the transport coefficients (the electric and heat conductivity and the thermopower) leads to nonlinear terms in these equations. The magnetic field is decomposed into toroidal and poloidal components, in order to transform the vector induction equation in a set of scalar equations. Subsequent expansion of all searched functions in a series of spherical harmonics makes it possible to study the coupling properties between modes of different multipolarities. The special cases of linearized equations and of axial symmetry are discussed.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

Amplification of neutron star magnetic fields by thermoelectric effects. I - General formalism 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 Amplification of neutron star magnetic fields by thermoelectric effects. I - General formalism, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Amplification of neutron star magnetic fields by thermoelectric effects. I - General formalism will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1315399

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.