Increase In Magnetic Field Strength Research Articles

Investigation of MHD flow balancing in electrically conductive manifolds of liquid metal blankets

In the liquid metal (LM) blanket design for magnetic confinement fusion reactors, manifolds including main and branch ducts are commonly used to direct fluids to various locations of the blanket to cool its components. The primary objective of this structural configuration is to achieve flow balancing within each branch duct. However, magnetohydrodynamic effects will cause uneven flow distribution, consequently, uncontrollable overheating phenomena in certain blanket segments may be caused by this flow distribution. To assess its impact, the influences of external magnetic fields, inlet velocities and coupling wall thicknesses on the flow partitioning in conductive manifolds are investigated in this study. The results indicate that the flow distribution among the branch ducts becomes less uniform as the external magnetic field strength increases, while varying the inlet velocity has minimal impact. In addition, increasing the coupling wall thickness leads to more even flow distribution when the rectangular branch ducts are perpendicular with the magnetic field direction. Based on above physical understanding, three controlling methods for the flow partitioning in conductive manifolds are proposed to achieve flow balancing in each branch duct and then validated through numerical simulations. The results indicate that flow balancing can be achieved by adjusting the coupling wall thickness when the rectangular branch ducts are aligned with the magnetic field direction, however, it is challenging when they are perpendicular. Furthermore, the flow balancing can be realized by a symmetrical design of the manifold with circular branch pipes and it is independent of external magnetic fields and inlet velocities. These findings will enhance the physical understanding of flow distribution patterns in conductive manifolds under strong magnetic fields, which is important for the flow control and design of manifolds in LM blankets.

Simultaneously enhancing mechanical and tribological performance in undercooled Co-18.5 at. % B alloys

The wear behavior and its mechanism greatly depend on the microstructure of alloys. Herein, the Co-18.5 at. % B eutectic alloys with three different morphologies and phase constitutions were obtained by undercooling solidification under different magnetic field intensity (0T, 10T, 20T), and the relative mechanical properties and tribological performance were investigated systematically. Results show that the grain size of Co-B alloy decreases first and then increases with the increase of magnetic field strength, the average grain size of samples under 0 T and 20 T was about 3-5 μm, while the grain size of sample with 10 T refined to 20-40 nm. The sample treated under 10 T exhibits the lowest wear rate (1.53×10-5 mm3N-1m-1) and highest micro-hardness (868.27 HV). The fine grain strengthening effect is the main reason for the increase in strength and hardness of Co-B alloy. The fine crystalline nano-heterostructures (20-40 nm) and the precipitation enhancement of secondary precipitated Co nanoparticles also has a beneficial effect on mechanical properties. The oxide friction layer consisting mainly of layered H3BO3 lubricant, detected on the worn surface of Co-B alloy (10T) has anti-wear properties. By contrast, Co-B alloys with coarse Co3B grains (0T) and inhomogeneous FCC-Co/Co2B lamellar structure (20T) present higher wear rates and lower hardness. This work can provide guidance for the initial control of mechanical properties from the design of the microstructure.

Simulating the Escaping Atmosphere of GJ 436 b with Two-fluid Magnetohydrodynamic Models

Observations of transmission spectra reveal that hot Jupiters and Neptunes are likely to possess escaping atmospheres driven by stellar radiation. Numerous models predict that magnetic fields may exert significant influences on the atmospheres of hot planets. Generally, the escaping atmospheres are not entirely ionized, and magnetic fields only directly affect the escape of ionized components within them. Considering the chemical reactions between ionized components and neutral atoms, as well as collision processes, magnetic fields indirectly impact the escape of neutral atoms, thereby influencing the detection signals of planetary atmospheres in transmission spectra. In order to simulate this process, we developed a magnetohydrodynamic multi-fluid model based on MHD code PLUTO. As an initial exploration, we investigated the impact of magnetic fields on the decoupling of H+ and H in the escaping atmosphere of the hot Neptune GJ436b. Due to the strong resonant interactions between H and H+, the coupling between them is tight even if the magnetic field is strong. Of course, alternatively, our work also suggests that merging H and H+ into a single flow can be a reasonable assumption in MHD simulations of escaping atmospheres. However, our simulation results indicate that under the influence of magnetic fields, there are noticeable regional differences in the decoupling of H+ and H. With the increase of magnetic field strength, the degree of decoupling also increases. For heavier particles such as O, the decoupling between O and H+ is more pronounced. Our findings provide important insights for future studies on the decoupling processes of heavy atoms in the escaping atmospheres of hot Jupiters and hot Neptunes under the influence of magnetic fields.

Assessment of Calcaneal Spongy Bone Magnetic Resonance Characteristics in Women: A Comparison between Measures Obtained at 0.3 T, 1.5 T, and 3.0 T.

There is a growing interest in bone tissue MRI and an even greater interest in using low-cost MR scanners. However, the characteristics of bone MRI remain to be fully defined, especially at low field strength. This study aimed to characterize the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), T2, and T2* in spongy bone at 0.3 T, 1.5 T, and 3.0 T. Furthermore, relaxation times were characterized as a function of bone-marrow lipid/water ratio content and trabecular bone density. Thirty-two women in total underwent an MR-imaging investigation of the calcaneus at 0.3 T, 1.5 T, and 3.0 T. MR-spectroscopy was performed at 3.0 T to assess the fat/water ratio. SNR, T2, and T2* were quantified in distinct calcaneal regions (ST, TC, and CC). ANOVA and Pearson correlation statistics were used. SNR increase depends on the magnetic field strength, acquisition sequence, and calcaneal location. T2* was different at 3.0 T and 1.5 T in ST, TC, and CC. Relaxation times decrease as much as the magnetic field strength increases. The significant linear correlation between relaxation times and fat/water found in healthy young is lost in osteoporotic subjects. The results have implications for the possible use of relaxation vs. lipid/water marrow content for bone quality assessment and the development of quantitative MRI diagnostics at low field strength.

Magneto-transport in the monolayer MoS2 material system for high-performance field-effect transistor applications

Electronic transport in monolayer MoS2 is significantly constrained by several extrinsic factors despite showing good prospects as a transistor channel material. Our paper aims to unveil the underlying mechanisms of the electrical and magneto-transport in monolayer MoS2. In order to quantitatively interpret the magneto-transport behavior of monolayer MoS2 on different substrate materials, identify the underlying bottlenecks, and provide guidelines for subsequent improvements, we present a deep analysis of the magneto-transport properties in the diffusive limit. Our calculations are performed on suspended monolayer MoS2 and MoS2 on different substrate materials taking into account remote impurity and the intrinsic and extrinsic phonon scattering mechanisms. We calculate the crucial transport parameters such as the Hall mobility, the conductivity tensor elements, the Hall factor, and the magnetoresistance over a wide range of temperatures, carrier concentrations, and magnetic fields. The Hall factor being a key quantity for calculating the carrier concentration and drift mobility, we show that for suspended monolayer MoS2 at room temperature, the Hall factor value is around 1.43 for magnetic fields ranging from 0.001 to 1 Tesla, which deviates significantly from the usual value of unity. In contrast, the Hall factor for various substrates approaches the ideal value of unity and remains stable in response to the magnetic field and temperature. We also show that the MoS2 over an Al2O3 substrate is a good choice for the Hall effect detector. Moreover, the magnetoresistance increases with an increase in magnetic field strength for smaller magnetic fields before reaching saturation at higher magnetic fields. The presented theoretical model quantitatively captures the scaling of mobility and various magnetoresistance coefficients with temperature, carrier densities, and magnetic fields.

Short large-amplitude magnetic structures (SLAMS) at Mercury observed by MESSENGER

Abstract. We present the first observations of short large-amplitude magnetic structures (denoted SLAMS) at Mercury. We have investigated approximately 4 years of MESSENGER (MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging) data to identify SLAMS in the Mercury foreshock. Defining SLAMS as magnetic field compressional structures, with an increase in magnetic field strength of at least twice the background magnetic field strength, when MESSENGER is located in the solar wind, we find 435 SLAMS. The SLAMS are found either in regions of a general ultra-low frequency (ULF) wave field, at the boundary of such a ULF wave field, or in a few cases isolated from the wave field. We present statistics on several properties of the SLAMS, such as temporal scale size, amplitude, and the presence of whistler-like wave emissions. We find that SLAMS are mostly found during periods of low interplanetary magnetic field strength, indicating that they are more common for higher solar wind Alfvénic Mach number (MA). We use the Tao solar wind model to estimate solar wind parameters to verify that MA is indeed larger during SLAMS observations than otherwise. Finally, we also investigate how SLAMS observations are related to foreshock geometry.

Nonlinear Approach to Jouguet Detonation in Perpendicular Magnetic Fields

The focus of this paper was Jouguet detonation in an ideal gas flow in a magnetic field. A modified Hugoniot detonation equation has been obtained, taking into account the influence of the magnetic field on the detonation process and the parameters of the detonation wave. It was shown that, under the influence of a magnetic field, combustion products move away from the detonation front at supersonic speed. As the magnetic field strength increases, the speed of the detonation products also increases. A dependence has been obtained that allows us to evaluate the influence of heat release on detonation parameters.

Multi-Physical Field Simulation of Magnetorheological Fluid Flow State in Valve Magnetorheological Damper

Magnetorheological fluid (MRF) is a kind of magnetic field responsive intelligent fluid, which is widely concerned in the field of damping and vibration reduction. The flow state of MRF plays a key role in vibration control in dampers. In this work, the flow behavior. of magnetorheological fluid (MRF) in a valve damper is studied through multi-physical field simulations. The objective is to comprehensively comprehend the influence of the magnetic field on the velocity distribution and pressure drop of the MRF within the damper channel. The magnetic field is generated by creating an electrified coil, and the magnetic flux density is subsequently changed by adjusting the current. The magnetic field calculation shows that the magnetic field is almost perpendicular to the MRF flow direction at the narrowest part of the damper channel. Next, based on the coupling calculation of multiple physical fields between fluid flow, electric field, and magnetic field, the flow velocity and pressure characteristics of MRF in the flow channel were calculated and analyzed. The results indicate that at the slit where the MRF flow direction is perpendicular to the magnetic field direction, the volume force acting on the MRF reduces its flow velocity, resulting in a significant pressure difference between the left and right sides of the flow channel. Additionally, the flow rate of MRF exhibits a decrease as the magnetic field strength increases. When the magnetic field strength increases from 0. 5T to 1. 5T, the flow rate of MRF fluid at the narrowest part of the flow channel decreases by about 0. 18m/s.

Magnetic Field Strength Effects on Nucleosynthesis from Neutron Star Merger Outflows

Magnetohydrodynamic turbulence drives the central engine of post-merger remnants, potentially powering both a nucleosynthetically active disk wind and the relativistic jet behind a short gamma-ray burst. We explore the impact of the magnetic field on this engine by simulating three post-merger black hole accretion disks using general relativistic magnetohydrodynamics with Monte Carlo neutrino transport, in each case varying the initial magnetic field strength. We find increasing ejecta masses associated with increasing magnetic field strength. We find that a fairly robust main r-process pattern is produced in all three cases, scaled by the ejected mass. Changing the initial magnetic field strength has a considerable effect on the geometry of the outflow and hints at complex central engine dynamics influencing lanthanide outflows. We find that actinide production is especially sensitive to magnetic field strength, with the overall actinide mass fraction calculated at 1 Gyr post-merger increasing by more than a factor of 6 with a tenfold increase in magnetic field strength. This hints at a possible connection to the variability in actinide enhancements exhibited by metal-poor, r-process-enhanced stars.

Numeric simulation and experimental study in magnetic field-assisted laser scanning welding of T2 red copper

To address the challenges of low energy coupling efficiency and poor process stability in the laser welding of T2 red copper, this study establishes a thermal-fluid-coupled three-dimensional numerical model; and we conduct experimental tests to investigate the effects of different magnetic field strengths on laser scanning welding of T2 red copper. The results indicate a high degree of conformity between the simulated calculations and experimental tests in terms of the cross-sectional fusion morphology. As the magnetic field strength increases from 0 to 160 mT, the lowest and highest temperatures, melt width, and melt depth of the weld pool initially exhibit an initially increasing trend followed by a decreasing trend. At a magnetic field strength of 120 mT, these parameters peak at 1383 K, 4810 K, 2.388, and 1.753 mm, representing improvements of 2.44 %, 58.75 %, and 1.68 %, respectively, compared with those without an applied magnetic field. However, the maximum flow velocity within the weld pool exhibits a trend of initially decreasing and subsequently increasing, reaching a minimum value of 0.4102 m/s at a magnetic field strength of 120 mT, representing a 12.76 % reduction compared with that without an applied magnetic field. As the magnetic field strength increases, the surface morphology of the weld seam initially improves and then deteriorates. In addition, the grain structure within the weld zone first becomes finer and coarser. When the magnetic field strength reaches 120 mT, the surface-forming quality of the weld seam improves; the internal grain structure of the weld zone becomes finer; and the hardness, tensile strength, and electrical conductivity of the weld joint reach their respective maximum values of 47.13 HV, 270 MPa, and 78.24 mS/m. This represents significant improvements of 18.45 %, 56.07 %, and 25.2 %, respectively, compared to those without an applied magnetic field. Under a steady magnetic field. the effective thermal input of the laser energy to the base material is enhanced, thereby improving the stability of the weld pool during the welding process. This enhancement leads to improved welding quality, yielding new insights and theoretical foundations for the laser welding of T2 red copper.

Influence of magnetic field strength on plasma, microstructure, and mechanical properties of Cr thin films deposited by MPPMS and DOMS

Magnetic field strength plays a vital role in determining the discharge behavior in magnetron sputtering. It enables the customization of discharge plasma and thin film properties. This study aims to compare the discharge behavior and investigate the potential effects on Cr thin films deposited using modulated pulsed power magnetron sputtering (MPPMS) and deep oscillation magnetron sputtering (DOMS) at different magnetic field strengths. The magnetic field strength in the target center increased from 67 to 91 mT tuning by the target thickness from 8 to 3 mm, and the average electron temperature was higher in a DOMS discharge than that in a MPPMS discharge. For both MPPMS and DOMS deposited Cr thin films, the refractive index and mechanical properties have been promoted with the increase in magnetic field strength, and almost all Cr thin films showed a Cr(110) preferred orientation. The hardness and modulus increased from 11.3 and 275.6 to 13.8 to 285.1 GPa for MPPMS deposited thin films, while the hardness and modulus for DOMS Cr thin films were much higher, increasing from 11.2 and 283.6 to 17.3 to 297.2 GPa. The possible differences between MPPMS and DOMS were analyzed based on the plasma global model and empirical equations. The analysis revealed that the high discharge current of DOMS is primarily caused by the possibility of back-attraction ion difference between MPPMS and DOMS. The voltage oscillation in a DOMS discharge provides sufficient time for ionized ions to escape from cathode attraction. Regarding the difference in deposition rate, it should at least be the cooperative results of the target back-attraction effect and ion evacuation time difference in plasma.

A numerical study of thermal and diffusion effects on MHD Jeffrey fluid flow over a porous stretching sheet with activation energy

The primary aim of this research work is to develop a mathematical model for the two-dimensional steady incompressible flow of a Jeffrey fluid over a vertical stretching sheet immersed in a Darcy porous medium. The combined effects of Soret and Dufour numbers, activation energy, viscous dissipation, thermal radiation, mixed convection, and Joule heating are included in the energy and concentration equations within this model. Using appropriate similarity variable transformations, the governing partial differential equations were altered into nonlinear ordinary differential equations and then solved numerically using the Runge-Kutta-Fehlberg method along with the shooting technique. The impact of various physical parameters on concentration, velocity, and temperature profiles is deployed through graphs. The velocity increased with a gradual increment in the values of the viscous ratio, thermal, and solutal stratification parameters, whereas the reverse trend was noticed for the magnetic strength. The temperature diminishes as the Prandtl number increases, whereas the opposite scenario exists for Eckert and Dufor numbers and radiation. The fluid concentration rises for a monotonic increment of the Soret number, while it reduces as the Schmidt number, activation energy, and reaction constraint escalate. The amplification of skin friction is observed with an increase in magnetic field strength, while it decreases with an increasing viscous ratio factor. The Nusselt number decreases as radiation increases and the Eckert number rises, but the opposite scenario occurs with increases in the Prandtl number. The Sherwood number is heightened by an increase in the Schmidt number, reaction, and activation energy factors. Moreover, the numerical values of skin friction and the Nusselt number are compared with the previously published work, demonstrating excellent agreement between the results.

Electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) enhanced diverging magnetic field for controlled particle flux in a microwave-excited plasma column – a numerical investigation

The present work is an investigation of the effect of an externally applied diverging magnetic field on a surface microwave-sustained plasma column. Microwaves (2.45 GHz) are allowed to propagate through a tapered waveguide system containing a discharge tube made up of quartz. Argon gas flows down the tube from top to bottom maintaining a pressure of 1 Torr and a plasma is ignited within the tube owing to the surface microwave propagation. In the absence of a magnetic field, the plasma column exhibits discrete regions of overdense plasma near its center where the electric field of the incident microwaves is observed to be high. As the gas flows down the tube, the plasma density is also found to decrease and the resulting plasma profile is asymmetric about its length. However, in the presence of an axially applied diverging magnetic field , an axial force acts on the plasma, and the discrete overdense plasma regions are found to get symmetrically arranged along the plasma axis. Interesting results are observed when the diverging magnetic field includes a region of electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) corresponding to the microwave frequency. In the presence of an ECR, the electrons are expected to experience resonant heating by microwaves other than the direct heating by these waves. Under such conditions, the discharge dynamics are governed by the resonance mechanism, and the bright spots of overdense plasma regions get shifted to the ECR positions. As the magnetic field strength increases, the overdense plasma moves axially away from the center. These results are a clear indication of a magnetically controlled particle flux over a target and can be exploited in various material processing applications, particularly for surface cleaning applications in the semiconductor industries.

Electron scale coherent structure as micro accelerator in the Earth’s magnetosheath

Turbulent energy dissipation is a fundamental process in plasma physics that has not been settled. It is generally believed that the turbulent energy is dissipated at electron scales leading to electron energization in magnetized plasmas. Here, we propose a micro accelerator which could transform electrons from isotropic distribution to trapped, and then to stream (Strahl) distribution. From the MMS observations of an electron-scale coherent structure in the dayside magnetosheath, we identify an electron flux enhancement region in this structure collocated with an increase of magnetic field strength, which is also closely associated with a non-zero parallel electric field. We propose a trapping model considering a field-aligned electric potential together with the mirror force. The results are consistent with the observed electron fluxes from ~50 eV to ~200 eV. It further demonstrates that bidirectional electron jets can be formed by the hourglass-like magnetic configuration of the structure.

Film flow boiling of a magnetic fluid over a vertical plate exposed to a magnetic field under reduced gravity conditions

In this article, the film flow boiling over a vertical flat plate was studied numerically. The saturated liquid upward flow over a vertical flat plate with a uniform free stream velocity was considered. The Volume of Fluid (VOF) model was used for capturing the liquid-vapor interface. The effects of the wall superheat, the free stream velocity of hydrodynamics, and the heat transfer of the flow film boiling were studied in the absence and presence of a magnetic induction (MI). The results showed increased free stream velocity enhances the heat transfer coefficient (HTC). In addition, applying uniform MI results in a normal force at the liquid-vapor interface. This normal force enhances the local heat transfer coefficient (HTC) during film flow boiling on the heated vertical plate. Also, the percentage of HTC enhancement is higher when the magnetic field strength increases. Moreover, the heat transfer enhancement diminishes as the free stream velocity increases. Furthermore, an increase in the magnetic permeability ratios of the phases contributes to improving the HTC and increases the wall shear stress. The effect of the variation of the acceleration of gravity is also studied, revealing that a decrease in gravity’s acceleration actually slightly enhances HTC.

DETERMINATION OF SEVERAL IMPORTANT PARAMETERS OF HOLLOW ELECTRODES ABNORMAL GLOW DISCHARGE PLASMA UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF MAGNETIC FIELD AT DIFFERENT GAS PRESSURES

This paper investigates the impact of an axial magnetic field on several plasma parameters of hollow electrode argon abnormal glow discharge. The discharge is generated by applying a DC voltage ranging from 0-6KV. By varying the pressure and magnetic field strength (0-25mT), the plasma potential, frequency, and degree of ionization were measured. The plasma potential, frequency, and degree of ionization were evaluated using spectroscopic measurements of the electron temperature and density. The results of the experiment show that the plasma potential decreases as the magnetic field strength increases, while the plasma frequency increases for lower pressure but reaches a constant value for higher pressure due to the increasing number of excitation collisions among the plasma-charged particles. The degree of ionization, determined using the ideal gas law, shows a near-linear relationship with the axial magnetic field at both low and high pressure.

Irreversibility and thermal performance of nonlinear radiative cross-ternary hybrid nanofluid flow about a stretching cylinder with industrial applications

SignificanceThe suspension of nanoparticles in the base fluid has significant attention from researchers and industries with an aspect of improving the thermo-physical properties of the fluid. The significance is more prominent for ternary hybrid nanofluids by improving energy production, storage and efficiency, and play a huge role in global sustainable energy development and cleaner energy production. AimThe aim of the present problem is to analyze the flow and thermal behavior of a cross-ternary SWCNT, MWCNT, and GO nanoparticles composite water-based ternary hybrid nanofluid past a stretched cylinder. Thermal expansion phenomena feature joule heating and non-linear thermal radiation under convective conditions. Research methodologyTransformed nonlinear equations are solved numerically by the homotopy analysis method. The flow feature with the physical interest quantities such as skin friction and Nusselt number has been displayed through graphs and tables. Further, the optimized entropy of the system with the Bejan number has been discussed and displayed through graphs and tables. A comparison was made with the existing literature. Each graph features a comparison of ternary hybrid, hybrid, and mono nanofluid with other significant physical parameters. Major conclusionEntropy generation is observed to nonlinearly slow down with improvements in the Brinkman and radiation parameters, while a reverse procedure develops for the Bejan number with the above parameters. An improvement in Weissenberg and curvature parameters accelerates the fluid velocity and heat transfer rate, while fluid motion is controlled by an increase in magnetic field strength. Outcomes may help to understand the performance of the ternary hybrid nanofluids applications in different industries under certain circumstances.

Design of tunable photothermal porous thermal emitter based on nonreciprocal effect

Tunable thermal emitters have become a research hotspot for high-efficiency, low-loss novel thermal radiation devices. It has been found that the tunability of thermal radiation devices can be greatly strengthened and the efficiency of photothermal conversion enhanced through the tuning of the radiation temperature by magneto-optical microstructures. In this paper, a novel porous thermal emitter for the mid-infrared band is designed and the interconnection between nonreciprocal radiation and photothermal conversion is investigated for the first time. The three-hole column (THC) porous structure is optimized from the traditional one-hole column (OHC) porous structure. Through detailed analysis of the light incident angle, external magnetic field strength, and hole diameter, it is shown that the strong nonreciprocal radiation is due to the variation of the cavity structure parameters, which enhances the microcavity resonance effect, thereby enhancing the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) on the porous surface. The electric field contours at different positions also visualize the enhancement mechanism of SPR for nonreciprocal radiation. It has been investigated that different magnetic field strengths and porous structures have significant impact on nonreciprocal thermal tuning. The nonreciprocal system can be used to tune the local heat around the hole, and the temperature difference increase as nonreciprocal effects is greater as the magnetic field strength and input power increases. This work also provides new ideas for the application of thermal emitters and the design of energy conversion devices.

Attenuation characteristics analysis of the THz circularly polarized waves in inhomogeneous fully ionized dusty plasma using FPL model

When the hypersonic vehicle is flying, the plasma in the area near the stagnation point of the front end of the vehicle can be approximately seen as the fully ionized dusty plasma. Due to the existence of dust particles, dusty plasma affects the communication quality of the hypersonic vehicle. In this paper, the general Boltzmann equation applicable to dusty plasmas containing electrons and the Fokker–Planck–Landau collision model are combined to derive a general formula for the electron distribution function of fully ionized dusty plasmas. Considering the contribution of the collision effect and charging effect to the dispersion relationship of fully ionized dusty plasma, the dielectric constant of fully ionized dusty plasma under an external magnetic field is solved. The Wentzel–Kramers–Brillouin method is used to calculate the attenuation coefficient (α) of the THz wave in fully ionized dusty plasma, and the influence of the external magnetic field strength and other dusty plasma parameters on the attenuation characteristics of the THz circularly polarized wave is analyzed. The research results show that the α of the THz left-hand circularly polarized wave decreases with the increase in the external magnetic field strength, while the α of the THz right-hand circularly polarized wave increases. In addition, increasing the dust particle radius, dust particle density, and electron density in a certain frequency range can increase the α of the THz circularly polarized waves. These research results provide theoretical guidance for the exploration of the interaction mechanism between the THz waves and fully ionized dusty plasma.

The stability of the MHD flow over a shrinking cylinder with surface heat flux and volumetric thermal power

In this analysis, the stability of MHD stagnation point flow and heat transfer of an electrically conducting viscous incompressible fluid on a horizontally stretching/shrinking permeable cylinder with volumetric heat source are investigated. The cylindrical surface is subjected to a cross flow and a heat flux. This analysis finds applications in the areas of polymeric processing unit due to stretching/shrinking of surface and biofluid flows with therapeutic effects through the arteries, vein and digestive system that have a tube-like structure. Other aspects of the analysis are: magnetic field intensity whose strength can be remotely controlled and embodied generating/absorbing thermal power. The solution of the boundary value problems (BVP) is carried out with MATLAB’s inbuilt solver bvp4c. The most significant findings are recorded as: an increase in magnetic field strength increases the skin friction at the solid surface which is consistent with progressive thinning of boundary layer. This striking result is of interest in industrial applications because it is easy to regulate the magnetic field strength by electromagnetic devices such as controlling the voltage in the electric circuit. There is a point of neutrality of thermal energy distribution during the high fluctuation of temperature irrespective of the presence of heat generation or absorption. This can be attributed to the dominating effect of stretching/shrinking of the surface. The first solution provides stability of the flow with an increase in velocity in the presence of heat sink that is commensurate with the strength.