Properties of Magnetohydrodynamic Modes in Compressively Driven Plasma Turbulence
K. D. Makwana, Huirong Yan
Abstract
Simulations explore how compressible forces impact turbulence in astrophysical plasmas, thus offering important insight into a range of processes such as cosmic-ray propagation and magnetic reconnection.
Topics & Concepts
PhysicsTurbulenceMagnetohydrodynamic driveMagnetohydrodynamic turbulenceCompressibilityRange (aeronautics)PlasmaMagnetic fieldMagnetohydrodynamicsClassical mechanicsStatistical physicsComputational physicsMechanicsWave propagationMode (computer interface)Quantum electrodynamicsDissipationDynamics (music)K-omega turbulence modelK-epsilon turbulence modelVorticitySolar and Space Plasma DynamicsAstrophysics and Cosmic PhenomenaAstrophysics and Star Formation Studies