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On some exact solutions in magnetohydrodynamics with astrophysical applications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 March 2006

C. Sozou
C. Sozou
Affiliation:
Department of Applied Mathematics & Computing Science, The University, Sheffield
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Abstract

Some exact solutions of the steady magnetohydrodynamic equations for a perfectly conducting inviscid self-gravitating incompressible fluid are discussed. It is shown that there exist solutions for which the free surface of the liquid is that of a planetary ellipsoid and rotates with constant angular velocity about its axis. The stability of the equilibrium configuration is not investigated.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Volume 51 , Issue 1 , 11 January 1972 , pp. 33 - 38
Copyright
© 1972 Cambridge University Press

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