Resistive magnetohydrodynamics

ID: resistive-magnetohydrodynamics

Resistive magnetohydrodynamics retains finite magnetic diffusivity in the coupled evolution of a conducting fluid and its magnetic field. The resistive induction equation allows field diffusion relative to the fluid, while the magnetohydrodynamic momentum equation includes the Lorentz force density. It contrasts with the zero-diffusivity limit of ideal magnetohydrodynamics.

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