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Title: A mechanism for the dynamo terms to sustain closed-flux current, including helicity balance, by driving current which crosses the magnetic field

Journal Article · · Physics of Plasmas
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4926522· OSTI ID:1228329

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
FG02-96ER54361
OSTI ID:
1228329
Journal Information:
Physics of Plasmas, Journal Name: Physics of Plasmas Vol. 22 Journal Issue: 7; ISSN 1070-664X
Publisher:
American Institute of PhysicsCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 4 works
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Web of Science

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