A numerical model representing a 3D turbulent constant-magnitude magnetic field B is described. Assuming a form for two components of the vector potential, the third component is calculated such as to obtain a uniform intensity for B. Singular surfaces are always present in the solution, in the form of rotational discontinuities. Using a spectrum for derivatives of the given vector potential components that satisfies the critical-balance condition, an anisotropic spectrum for B is obtained, with a prevalence of perpendicular wavevectors k(perpendicular to) and a Kolmogorov power-law range with respect to k(perpendicular to). These features make the model suitable to represent magnetic turbulence in solar wind fast-speed streams.
Building Up Solar-wind-like 3D Uniform-intensity Magnetic Fields
Valentini, Francesco; Malara, Francesco; Sorriso-Valvo, Luca; Bruno, Roberto; Primavera, Leonardo
Journal:
The astrophysical journal. Letters (Print) 881 (1),
pp. 1 - 5
Year:
2019
ISTP Authors: Luca Sorriso-Valvo
Keywords: Solar Wind, Turbulence, magnetic fields
Research Activitie: JOURNAL ARTICLES
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