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Relaxed magnetic structures in the Saturn's ring.

Authors :
Gondal, S. M.
Source :
Physics of Plasmas. Jun2024, Vol. 31 Issue 6, p1-12. 12p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

A theoretical investigation is presented to explain the formation and characteristics of relaxed equilibrium structures in a three-component dusty plasma within Saturn's atmosphere, composed of negatively charged dust particles, electrons, and ions. The Quadruple Beltrami equation is derived by utilizing the vortex dynamic equations along with the current density. Solutions for the higher Beltrami states are obtained in two different modes, a simple rectangular geometry and a coplanar rectangular geometry, to explore the characteristics of relaxed structures within the Saturn magnetosphere and its rings. The solutions are depicted through some plots by varying the Beltrami parameters and the densities of the plasma species. It is observed that only paramagnetic structures are formed in the coplanar geometry, while variations in the Beltrami parameters and plasma species densities significantly affect the magnetic characteristics of the relaxed structures in a simple rectangular geometry. This paper will provide an important contribution to understand the atmospheric vortical structures developed in different astronomical bodies that have double or more than double configurations, such as Saturn's rings, Jupiter magnetosphere, Uranus, Neptune, etc. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1070664X
Volume :
31
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Physics of Plasmas
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178147712
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0208735