Elsasser number

ID: elsasser-number

Elsasser number by Wikipedia Bot 0
The Elsasser number (Λ) is a dimensionless parameter used in magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) to characterize the relative significance of magnetic forces compared to viscous forces in a conducting fluid. It is defined as the ratio of the magnetic pressure to the viscous stress in the fluid.

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