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The axisymmetric antidynamo theorem revisited
The axisymmetric kinematic dynamo problem is reconsidered and a number of
open questions are answered. Apart from axisymmetry and smoothness of data and
solution we deal with this problem under quite general conditions, i.e. we
assume a compressible fluid of variable (in space and time) conductivity moving
in an arbitrary (axisymmetric) domain. We prove unconditional, pointwise and
exponential decay of magnetic field and electric current to zero. The decay
rate of the external (meridional) magnetic field can become very small
(compared to free decay) for special flow fields and large magnetic Reynolds
numbers. We give an example of that. On the other hand, we show for fluids with
weak variation of mass density and conductivity that the meridional and
azimuthal decay rates do not drop significantly below those of free decay.Comment: Revised version, 28 pages, 1 figur
Axisymmetric dynamo action produced by differential rotation, with anisotropic electrical conductivity and anisotropic magnetic permeability
The effect on dynamo action of an anisotropic electrical conductivity
conjugated to an anisotropic magnetic permeability is considered. Not only is
the dynamo fully axisymmetric, but it requires only a simple differential
rotation, which twice challenges the well-established dynamo theory. Stability
analysis is conducted entirely analytically, leading to an explicit expression
of the dynamo threshold. The results show a competition between the anisotropy
of electrical conductivity and that of magnetic permeability, the dynamo effect
becoming impossible if the two anisotropies are identical. For isotropic
electrical conductivity, Cowling's neutral point argument does imply the
absence of an azimuthal component of current density, but does not prevent the
dynamo effect as long as the magnetic permeability is anisotropic.Comment: 19 pages, 6 figure