Comparison of Dimensionless Parameters in Astrophysical MHD Systems and in Laboratory Experiments

  • E. P. Kurbatov
  • , D. V. Bisikalo
  • , M. V. Starodubtsev
  • , A. Ciardi
  • , J. Fuchs
  • , A. A. Solov’ev
  • , K. F. Burdonov
  • , G. Revet
  • , S. Chen

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Abstract

Estimates of typical parameters of accretion flows in the representative intermediate polar EX Hydrae, the polar AM Herculis, and the “hot Jupiter” WASP-12b are presented. Dimensionless parameters of astrophysical systems are compared with those of laboratory experiments on laser ablation in magnetic fields. It is shown that laboratory simulations of astrophysical flows is possible in principle, provided that some adjustment to the magnetic field, plasma density, and plasma velocity are made.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)483-491
Number of pages9
JournalAstronomy Reports
Volume62
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Aug 2018
Externally publishedYes

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