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Propagation of shock waves in nonuniform plasma

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Results of numerical simulation of the propagation of one-dimensional magnetohydrodynamic shock waves in a nonuniform plasma containing a magnetic field are discussed. Possible uses for the production of high velocities and temperatures and astrophysical applications are considered. The essential effect of the magnetic field is shown; acceleration of a shock wave is intensified in a medium with decreasing density.

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    V. V. Zakaidakov & V. S. Synakh

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Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Mekhaniki i Tekhnicheskoi Fiziki, No. 2, pp. 22–26, March–April, 1976.

In conclusion, the authors are grateful to S. K. Godunov for a detailed discussion of the computational aspects and of the results, and to A. E. Voitenko for a discussion of experimental possibilities and of the results.

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Zakaidakov, V.V., Synakh, V.S. Propagation of shock waves in nonuniform plasma. J Appl Mech Tech Phys 17, 161–164 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00858403

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