Hughes, DW orcid.org/0000-0002-8004-8631 (2018) Mean field electrodynamics: triumphs and tribulations. Journal of Plasma Physics, 84 (4). 735840407. ISSN 0022-3778
Abstract
The theory of mean field electrodynamics, now celebrating its fiftieth birthday, has had a profound influence on our modelling of cosmical dynamos, greatly enhancing our understanding of how such dynamos may operate. Here I discuss some of its undoubted triumphs, but also some of the problems that can arise in a mean field approach to dynamos in fluids (or plasmas) that are both highly turbulent and also extremely good electrical conductors, as found in all astrophysical settings.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018, Cambridge University Press. This article has been published in a revised form in Journal of Plasma Physics [https:// doi.org/10.1017/S0022377818000855]. This version is free to view and download for private research and study only. Not for re-distribution, re-sale or use in derivative works. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | astrophysical plasmas |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Mathematics (Leeds) > Applied Mathematics (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 19 Jul 2018 10:25 |
Last Modified: | 13 Feb 2019 01:39 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
Identification Number: | 10.1017/S0022377818000855 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:133497 |