Hydromagnetic ionizing waves
By: Allen G. Rubin, Ram S. Kushwaha
Contributors: Kushwaha, Ram S.; Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories (U.S.)
Series: Physical physics research papers -- no. 146; Physical physics research papers (Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories (U.S.)) -- no. 146
Publisher: United States Air Force, Office of Aerospace Research, Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories, Space Physics Laboratory
Published: 1965
Place of publication: L.G. Hanscom Field, Bedford, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 11
Subjects: Magnetohydrodynamic waves
Description: A theory of hydromagnetic ionizing waves has been developed which is valid in the region in which gas pressure is negligible, compared with magnetic pressure. The theory takes into account the energy expended in partial ionization of the gas behind the wave. The usual high conductivity boundary condition behind the wave is not employed. The electric field in front of the wave is taken as a parameter. Results of this theory are compared with available experimental measurements, and show good agreement. (Author).
Notes: "AFCRL-65-706."

"September 1965."

"Space Physics Laboratory Project 8608."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 11).