Propagation of nonlinear Alfvén surface waves along a tangential magnetohydrodynamic discontinuity in an incompressible fluid (Q1062575)

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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 3913994
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    Propagation of nonlinear Alfvén surface waves along a tangential magnetohydrodynamic discontinuity in an incompressible fluid
    scientific article; zbMATH DE number 3913994

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      Propagation of nonlinear Alfvén surface waves along a tangential magnetohydrodynamic discontinuity in an incompressible fluid (English)
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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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