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On the equilibrium of a cylindrical plasma supported horizontally by magnetic fields in uniform gravityThe mechanical equilibrium of a cylinder of plasma suspended horizontally by magnetic fields in uniform gravity is examined. A set of exact solutions describing the equilibrium is derived assuming the plasma distribution to be cylindrically symmetric to obtain an exact force balance between plasma pressure, the Lorentz pressure, and gravity in space. The set of solutions considers a case of uniform temperature and cases where the temperature rises from zero at the center of the plasma cylinder to reach a constant asymptotic value outside the cylinder.
Document ID
19810026373
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Lerche, I.
(Chicago, University Chicago, Ill., United States)
Low, B. C.
(Lau Kuei Huat /S/ Pte., Ltd. Singapore)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: Solar Physics
Volume: 67
Subject Category
Solar Physics
Accession Number
81A10777
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-14-001-001
Distribution Limits
Public
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