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Streaming of a Plasma through a Magnetic Dipole Field

Journal Article · · Physics of Fluids (New York)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1706801· OSTI ID:4719901

The two-dimensional motion of a plasma in an inhomogeneous magnetic field with circular symmetry and a homogeneous external field under the influence of an electric field was studied previously. The influence of space charges was taken into account. However, the treatment was generally valid only when no forbidden regions for the particles exist. When the inhomogeneity is strong enough, such forbidden regions will arise. The treatment is now generalized, so that it is valid for this case also. A discussion is given of the possibility to explain geomagnetic storms and auroral phenomena within the framework of the present theory. (auth)

Research Organization:
AB Atomenergi, Stockholm
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-026697
OSTI ID:
4719901
Journal Information:
Physics of Fluids (New York), Journal Name: Physics of Fluids (New York) Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 6; ISSN 0031-9171; ISSN PFLDAS
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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