Fluid description of multi-component solar partially ionized plasma

Journal Article · Mon Sep 15 00:00:00 EDT 2014 · Physics of Plasmas

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4894106· OSTI ID:22303648

Collados, M.; Vitas, N. ^[1]; Díaz, A. ^[2]

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1. Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, 38205 La Laguna, Tenerife (Spain)
2. Departament de Física, Universitat de les Illes Balears, E-07122 Palma de Mallorca (Spain)

We derive self-consistent formalism for the description of multi-component partially ionized solar plasma, by means of the coupled equations for the charged and neutral components for an arbitrary number of chemical species, and the radiation field. All approximations and assumptions are carefully considered. Generalized Ohm's law is derived for the single-fluid and two-fluid formalism. Our approach is analytical with some order-of-magnitude support calculations. After general equations are developed, we particularize to some frequently considered cases as for the interaction of matter and radiation.

• OSTI ID: 22303648
• Journal Information: Physics of Plasmas, Vol. 21, Issue 9; Other Information: (c) 2014 AIP Publishing LLC; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1070-664X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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