Abstract

The gravitational instability of two-component plasma is discussed to investigate the effect of the radiative heat-loss function, thermal conductivity, collision frequency of neutrals, finite electrical resistivity and viscosity of the medium on the Jeans instability. The usual Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) equations are used for the present configuration with radiative heat-loss function and thermal conductivity. A general dispersion relation is obtained from perturbation equations using the normal mode analysis method. We find that the Jeans condition of self-gravitational instability is modified due to the presence of radiative heat-loss function and thermal conductivity. Numerical calculations have been performed to show the effect of the various parameters on the growth rate of the self-gravitational instability.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.