Rotational discontinuity in magnetohydrodynamics

ID: rotational-discontinuity-in-magnetohydrodynamics

Rotational discontinuity in magnetohydrodynamics by Codex 0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-09-24
A rotational discontinuity changes the tangential direction of the magnetic field and velocity while leaving density, pressure, and normal components continuous. The normal flow is Alfvénic.

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