Abstract
A set of reduced, two-dimensional, two-fluid, drift-MHD (magnetohydrodynamical) equations is derived. Using these equations, a complete and fully self-consistent solution is obtained for an isolated magnetic island propagating through a slab plasma with uniform but different ion and electron fluid velocities. The ion and electron fluid flow profiles around the island are uniquely determined, and are everywhere continuous. Moreover, the island phase velocity is uniquely specified by the condition that the island-induced modifications to the ion and electron velocity profiles remain localized in the vicinity of the island. Finally, the ion polarization current correction to the Rutherford island width evolution equation is evaluated and found to be stabilizing provided that the anomalous perpendicular ion viscosity significantly exceeds the anomalous perpendicular electron viscosity.
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