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Shock reflexion and shock-wave interaction in field-aligned flows

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 March 2009

Manfred Natter
Manfred Natter
Affiliation:
Institut für Aerodynamil und Gasdynamil, Universität Stuttgart
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Abstract

This paper considers the steady two-dimensional problem of regular reflexion and symmetric intersection of oblique magnetogasdynamic shock waves. It is assumed that the fluid medium is a non-viscous, non-heat-conducting, ideal gas of infinite electrical conductivity, and that the applied magnetic field is parallel to the velocity of the approaching stream. In view of the complexity of the shock relations, a graphical method is presented for determining the orientation and strength of the reflected shock wave in terms of the Laval number M*1 (flow speed divided by critical sound speed), the Alfvén number A1 (flow speed divided by Alfvén speed), and the shock angle ϑ 1 ahead of the incident shock. Moreover, the possible ranges of M*1, A1, and ϑ 1, for which regular reflexion may occur, are calculated and illustrated graphically for the case of a monatomic gas.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Plasma Physics , Volume 14 , Issue 1 , August 1975 , pp. 39 - 51
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1975

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