Non-local invariants of magnetohydrodynamical equations as constraints on the dynamo generation of small scale magnetic fields in non-helical 3D turbulent flow

E. Levich*, L. Shtilman

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Abstract

The hamiltonian formulation of magnetohydrodynamical equations makes it possible to prove that there is no kinematic small scale dynamo effect in non-helical 3D turbulent flows. However, the steady state corresponds to much larger magnetic fields than in the case of 2D turbulent flows.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)117-120
Number of pages4
JournalPhysics Letters, Section A: General, Atomic and Solid State Physics
Volume91
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 30 Aug 1982

Funding

FundersFunder number
U.S. Department of EnergyDE-ACO2-8OER 10559

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