A Simplified Theory of Plasma Jets

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Abstract

A simplified model describing a plasma jet is presented. In this model, the plasma jet is assumed to obey the ideal MHD equation in the Woltjer-Taylor equilibrium state locally. The ratio of the self magnetic energy to the self-magnetic helicity is assumed to be slowly varying. Under these assumptions, a complete set of equations governing the plasma jet is derived. Techniques for solving these equations are discussed.

*Research support by DOE OFES.

Authors

  • Chiping Chen

    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    • MIT/PSFC
    • MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center
    • Intense Beam Theoretical Research Group, Plasma Science and Fusion Center, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139