Amplification of axially symmetric magnetic field by Bohm particle diffusion

Abstract

The magnetic induction equation for an axially symmetric magnetic field reveals an interesting feature, when the Bohm plasma diffusion is incorporated. The 1/B dependence of Bohm diffusion allows the induction equation to transform into a simple heat equation which admits an exact solution when the plasma temperature is constant. When the diffusion velocity satisfies a certain condition, the axially symmetric magnetic field can be significantly enhanced. (C) 2004 American Institute of Physics.