A comparison of the asymptotic and no-z approximations for galactic dynamos |
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Authors: | Andrew Phillips |
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Institution: | Department of Mathematics , The University , Manchester , M13 9PL E-mail: aphillips@ma.man.ac.uk |
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Abstract: | Abstract The asymptotic and the no-z approximation methods of solving the axisymmetric mean field αΩ dynamo equation in a galactic disc are compared. The behaviour of the solutions is explored in both the linear and nonlinear regimes for a variety of dynamo parameters and two different rotation curves. The solutions obtained from the two different approaches are found to be in good agreement. |
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Keywords: | MHD Spiral galaxies Galaxies Magnetic fields |
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