Kink instability of relativistic force-free jets

Yu E. Lyubarskii

doi:10.1046/j.1365-8711.1999.02763.x

Kink instability of relativistic force-free jets

Yu E. Lyubarskii

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Abstract

A non-linear equation is found that describes helical equilibrium of relativistic force-free flows. Linear stability of the axisymmetrical jet with respect to helical perturbations is investigated. The growth rate of the kink instability is found.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1006-1010
Number of pages	5
Journal	Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
Volume	308
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-8711.1999.02763.x
State	Published - 1 Oct 1999
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Galaxies: jets
Instabilities
MHD

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Astronomy and Astrophysics
Space and Planetary Science

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Kink instability of relativistic force-free jets

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