Magnetic flux compression by dynamic plasmas. II. Supersonic self-similar solutions for magnetic cumulation

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1988 · Phys. Fluids; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.866885· OSTI ID:6696226

Felber, F S; Liberman, M A; Velikovich, A L

Supersonic cumulative compressions of axial magnetic fields in cylindrically symmetric plasmas are studied. New self-similar solutions of the ideal magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) equations are presented. The solutions describe cumulative compressions of radially imploding plasma with entrained magnetic fields, subsequent reflections of MHD shock waves from the axis, compressions of hollow plasma liners, and implosions of fast magnetosonic waves.

• Research Organization: JAYCOR, P.O. Box 85154, San Diego, California 92138
• OSTI ID: 6696226
• Journal Information: Phys. Fluids; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Fluids; (United States) Vol. 31:12; ISSN PFLDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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