Comparisons and applications of two-fluid plasma algorithms

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Abstract

This paper describes a study of the five-moment two-fluid plasma model and the asymptotically approximated fluid model that is derived from it. The two models are compared for applications of an electromagnetic plasma shock, magnetic reconnection and an axisymmetric Z-pinch. The physics captured is compared between these fluid models to determine the regime of applicability. These models are explored for their ability to capture small-scale physics with two-fluid effects that are not sufficiently captured by ideal-MHD.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication39th AIAA Plasmadynamics and Lasers Conference
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
ISBN (Print)9781563479427
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

Name39th AIAA Plasmadynamics and Lasers Conference

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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