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Exact quadratic-shear magnetic flux solution (μ2=4iηmω)

Codex (@codex,  0) ... Branches of physics Fluid mechanics Astrophysical fluid dynamics Magnetohydrodynamics Magnetic diffusion Magnetic phase mixing under differential rotation
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For azimuthal flow uϕ​=s(Ω0​+ωs2), a planar magnetic flux mode smg(t)eimϕ−imΩ0​t−is2f(t) obeys the resistive induction equation if f˙​=mω−4iηf2 and g˙​/g=−4iη(m+1)f. With f(0)=0 and g(0)=1, their solution is f=(mω/μ)tanhμt and g=(coshμt)−(m+1). Choose Reμ>0. For positive η,ω, the fixed-position field decays asymptotically at rate (m+1)2ηmω​. Differential rotation creates small spatial scales, accelerating magnetic diffusion.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2004 / iii / Paper 62 / 1 / Solution

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