ISSN:
1573-8620
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
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Physics
Notes:
Abstract The results of an experimental study of the plasma flow in a disk channel under conditions of strong hydromagnetic interaction are presented. It is shown that if the condition RemH 0 2 /8π≥0.2 is satisfied for the magnetic Reynolds number at some point of the stream, then a current layer develops at that point characterized by a high electric-current density and high conductivity and temperature. The formation of the current layer leads to strong local retardation of the stream, the appearance of a shock wave, and a number of other nonlinear hydromagnetic phenomena. The experimental results are in agreement with theoretical studies conducted earlier.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00852218
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