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Ensemble-averaged high resolution direct numerical simulations of reverse spectral transfer are presented, extending on the many single realization numerical studies done up to now. This identifies this type of spectral transfer as a statistical property of magnetohydrodynamic turbulence and thus permits reliable numerical exploration of its dynamics. The magnetic energy decay exponent from these ensemble runs has been determined to be nE=(0.47±0.03)+(13.9±0.8)/Rλ for initially helical magnetic fields. We show that even after removing the Lorentz force term in the momentum equation, thus decoupling it from the induction equation, reverse spectral transfer still persists. The induction equation is now linear with an externally imposed velocity field, thus amenable to numerous analysis techniques. A new door has opened for analyzing reverse spectral transfer, with various ideas discussed.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 041003 |
Journal | Physical Review E |
Volume | 90 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 22 Oct 2014 |
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Particle Theory at the Tait Institute
Ball, R., Berera, A., Boyle, P., Del Debbio, L., Figueroa-O'Farrill, J., Gardi, E., Horsley, R., Kennedy, A., Kenway, R., Pendleton, B. & Simon Soler, J.
1/10/11 → 30/09/15
Project: Research