Self-similar turbulent dynamo.

The amplification of magnetic fields in a highly conducting fluid is studied numerically. During growth, the magnetic field is spatially intermittent: it does not uniformly fill the volume, but is concentrated in long thin folded structures. Contrary to a commonly held view, intermittency of the fol...

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Main Authors: Schekochihin, A, Cowley, S, Maron, J, McWilliams, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004