Two-dimensional magnetohydrodynamic simulation of toroidal pinches

Journal Article · Wed Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1975 · Phys. Fluids, v. 18, no. 10, pp. 1277-1281

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.861014· OSTI ID:4170838

Lui, H C; Chu, C K

Equations of dissipative magnetohydrodynamics are solved numerically for an axisymmetric toroidal pinch. A circular cross-section screw pinch is treated, although the method is general and extendable to other geometries. Calculated results are compared with experimental results of the SP-1 machine at Jutphaas. Very good agreement is attained, indicating that on short time scales, magnetohydrodynamics gives a good representation of the physical phenomena.

• Research Organization: Plasma Physics Laboratory, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-33-000262
• OSTI ID: 4170838
• Journal Information: Phys. Fluids, v. 18, no. 10, pp. 1277-1281, Journal Name: Phys. Fluids, v. 18, no. 10, pp. 1277-1281; ISSN PFLDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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