Magnetohydrostatic atmosphere around a gravitating body

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · Astrophys. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/160347· OSTI ID:6372230

Osherovich, V A

The axisymmetric magnetic structure around the gravitating body is considered. Using the similarity assumption, the author reduced the problem from a nonlinear elliptic partial differential equation to an ordinary nonlinear differential equation. The particular solution with a topology including a nondipole field structure is discussed. Gas pressure, density, and temperature, corresponing to this magnetic atmosphere, are obtained.

• Research Organization: Space Environment Laboratory NOAA/ERL
• OSTI ID: 6372230
• Journal Information: Astrophys. J.; (United States), Vol. 261:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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