MacTaggart, D. (2019) The tearing instability of resistive magnetohydrodynamics. In: MacTaggart, D. and Hillier, A. (eds.) Topics in Magnetohydrodynamic Topology, Reconnection and Stability Theory. Series: CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences: courses and lectures (591). Springer: Cham, pp. 37-67. ISBN 9783030163426 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-16343-3_2)
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Abstract
In this chapter we explore the linear onset of one of the most important instabilities of resistive magnetohydrodynamics, the tearing instability. In particular, we focus on two important aspects of the onset of tearing: asymptotic (modal) stability and transient (non-modal) stability. We discuss the theory required to understand these two aspects of stability, both of which have undergone significant development in recent years.
Item Type: | Book Sections |
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Status: | Published |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Mactaggart, Dr David |
Authors: | MacTaggart, D. |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Mathematics and Statistics > Mathematics |
Publisher: | Springer |
ISBN: | 9783030163426 |
Published Online: | 20 July 2019 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2020 CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences |
First Published: | First published in Topics in Magnetohydrodynamic Topology, Reconnection and Stability Theory: 37-67 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy |
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