MHD at large Magnetic Reynolds number

Proctor, M. R. E.

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M. R. E. Proctor⁹

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This chapter gives an overview of the effects of large magnetic Reynolds number on the MHD of convecting fluids. Topics discussed include flux expulsion, MHD waves, and magnetoconvection.

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University of Cambridge, UK
Peter A. Davidson
University of Ilmenau, Germany
Andre Thess

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Proctor, M.R.E. (2002). MHD at large Magnetic Reynolds number. In: Davidson, P.A., Thess, A. (eds) Magnetohydrodynamics. International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 418. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-2546-5_3

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