Topics in MHD Turbulence

Author: Lithwick, Yoram

Year: 2002

Degree: Dissertation (Ph.D.)

Advisors: Goldreich, Peter Martin; Readhead, Anthony C. S.

Committee Members: Goldreich, Peter Martin; Blandford, Roger D.; Phinney, E. Sterl; Scoville, Nicholas Zabriskie; Readhead, Anthony C. S.

Option: Physics

DOI: 10.7907/FP3Q-EZ29

Abstract

I consider two topics in MHD turbulence. First, I work out the theory of compressible MHD turbulence, including kinetic effects. I use this theory to understand features of interstellar scintillation that have hitherto been unexplained. Second, I work out the theory of imbalanced weak MHD turbulence.

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