Direct numerical simulations of helical dynamo action: MHD and beyond

Magnetohydrodynamic dynamo action is often invoked to explain the existence of magnetic fields in several astronomical objects. In this work, we present direct numerical simulations of MHD helical dynamos, to study the exponential growth and saturation of magnetic fields. Simulations are made within...

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Main Authors: D. O. Gómez, P. D. Mininni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2004-01-01
Series:Nonlinear Processes in Geophysics
Online Access:http://www.nonlin-processes-geophys.net/11/619/2004/npg-11-619-2004.pdf