DOI: https://doi.org/10.26089/NumMet.v26r104

Exploring astrophysical instabilities: numerics and analytics help each other

Authors

  • Dmitry D. Sokoloff

Keywords:

magnetic fields
dynamo
direct numerical simulations
analytical approach
supercomputer

Abstract

Basing on experiences study of magnetic field formation in celestial bodies we discuss relation between numerical and analytical approaches in complicated scientific problems. As instructive examples, we consider phenomenon of intermittency in instabilities in random media as well as free decay of magnetized turbulence. The discussion is concentrated on investigations preformed in the Moscow university.

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Published

2025-02-17

Issue

Vol. 26 (2025): Issue 1.

Section

Methods and algorithms of computational mathematics and their applications

Author Biography

Dmitry D. Sokoloff

Lomonosov Moscow State University,
Faculty of Physics
• Professor

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