Dynamo Theory, Nonlinear Magnetic Fields, and the Euler Potentials

Author:

Osano Bob12ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Cosmology and Gravity Group, Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7701, Cape Town, South Africa

2. Academic Development Programme, Science, Centre for Higher Education Development, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7701, Cape Town, South Africa

Abstract

The debate on the role of Euler potentials (EP), αβ, in the dynamo theory is a long-standing one. It is known that the cross-product of gradients of two the potentials may represent magnetic fields lines. However, 2D and 3D dynamo hydromagnetic simulations suggest that their utility as analogues of magnetic field potential is restricted. This raises questions about their utility in the broader context of magneto-genesis and dynamo theories. We reexamine this and find that a reinterpretation of such potentials offers a new insight into the role EP may play in the general evolution of magnetic fields.

Funder

University of Cape Town’s URC and NGP funds

Publisher

Hindawi Limited

Subject

Space and Planetary Science,Astronomy and Astrophysics

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