Evolution of Colliding Plasmas

1980/06/30 by Anthony L. Peratt, James Green, Dale Nielsen · 3 citations
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Engineering · Physics and Astronomy · #Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies #Laser-induced spectroscopy and plasma #Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics #Plasma #Physics #Spiral (railway) #Radiation #Electromagnetic radiation #Computational physics #Atomic physics #Nuclear physics #Optics

paper · doi:10.1103/physrevlett.44.1767

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Abstract

Three-dimensional, electromagnetic computer simulations are presented showing the evolution of colliding columnar plasmas. The interaction leads to a spiral configuration during which radiation is emitted.

Citations

• Problems of Gravitational Stability in the Presence of a Magnetic Field.

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