CONCERNING THE THEORY OF SHOCK WAVES IN RELATIVISTIC MAGNETIC HYDRODYNAMICS

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1963 · Zh. Prikl. Mekhan. i Tekhn. Fiz.

OSTI ID:4692398

Doich, R V

The structure of weak shock waves was investigated by the use of equations applicable in relativistic magnetic hydrodynamics. The equations contain terms that take into account dissipative effects. A relationship was derived for the change of thermodynamic and electromagnetic quantities within the explosion. The dependence of the shock wave width on the dissipative coefficients and on the amount of density change was established. The influence of thermoelectric events on the structure of the shock wave was examined. It is shown that following thermoelectric events a longitudinal electric field is set up inside the explosion. While this particular event is nonrelativistic there is another event induced by the thermoelectric events which is clearly relativistic. It arises when the magnetic lines of force collide against a surface in which are located magnetic lines of force normal to the explosion. The dependence of the shock wave velocity is given for a particular change in pressure. (TTT)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-17-026243
• OSTI ID: 4692398
• Journal Information: Zh. Prikl. Mekhan. i Tekhn. Fiz., Journal Name: Zh. Prikl. Mekhan. i Tekhn. Fiz. Vol. Vol: No. 1
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: Russian

Related Subjects

CONFIGURATION
DENSITY
ELECTRIC FIELDS
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
EQUATIONS
EXPLOSIONS
LOSSES
MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMICS
PHYSICS
PRESSURE
RELATIVITY THEORY
SHOCK WAVES
SURFACES
THERMODYNAMICS
THERMOELECTRICITY
VELOCITY