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Effect of Magnetic Field and Rotation on Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability

Journal Article · · Physics of Fluids (New York)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1706197· OSTI ID:4837639
The combined effect of a horizontal magnetic field and rotation on Kelvin-Helmholtz instability of a stratified fluid is considered. In two uniform fluids the short-wave perturbations are stabilized by magnetic field and surface tension, while rotation has a second-order effect. In the long-wave range the magnetic field increases the effect of rotational instability. Stability of fluids with exponentially varying density is discussed.
Research Organization:
Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay, Wis.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-15-032630
OSTI ID:
4837639
Journal Information:
Physics of Fluids (New York), Journal Name: Physics of Fluids (New York) Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 4; ISSN 0031-9171; ISSN PFLDAS
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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