A Magnetohydrodynamic Nonradiative Accretion Flow in Three Dimensions

We present a global magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) three dimensional simulation of a nonradiative accretion flow originating in a pressure supported torus. The evolution is controlled by the magnetorotational instability which produces turbulence. The flow forms a nearly Keplerian disk. The total pressur...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hawley, J, Balbus, S, Stone, J
Format: Journal article
Published: 2001