Linear coupling of modes in 2D radially stratified astrophysical discs

Details Linear coupling of modes in 2D radially stratified astrophysical discs Linear coupling of modes in 2D radially stratified astrophysical discs

2009-09-15

arxiv.org/abs/0909.2844v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics

10 pages, 10 figures, MNRAS (accepted)

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We investigate mode coupling in a two dimensional compressible disc with radial stratification and differential rotation. We employ the global radial scaling of linear perturbations and study the linear modes in the local shearing sheet approximation. We employ a three-mode formalism and study the vorticity (W), entropy (S) and compressional (P) modes and their coupling properties. The system exhibits asymmetric three-mode coupling: these include mutual coupling of S and P-modes, S and W-modes, and asymmetric coupling between the W and P-modes. P-mode perturbations are able to generate potential vorticity through indirect three-mode coupling. This process indicates that compressional perturbations can lead to the development of vortical structures and influence the dynamics of radially stratified hydrodynamic accretion and protoplanetary discs.

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