Propagation of nonlinear Alfvén surface waves along a tangential magnetohydrodynamic discontinuity in an incompressible fluid (Q1062575)
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| English | Propagation of nonlinear Alfvén surface waves along a tangential magnetohydrodynamic discontinuity in an incompressible fluid |
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Propagation of nonlinear Alfvén surface waves along a tangential magnetohydrodynamic discontinuity in an incompressible fluid (English)
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1985
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The paper considers the propagation of low-amplitude nonlinear waves over a surface of magnetic discontinuity. An equation for these waves is derived. The evolution of a sinusoidal perturbation is investigated. The discontinuity formation time is numerically determined.
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nonlinear Alfvén surfaces waves
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ideal incompressible fluid
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low- amplitude nonlinear waves
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surface of magnetic discontinuity
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sinusoidal perturbation
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discontinuity formation time
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