Magnetic field generation by the axisymmetric conducting fluid flow in a spherical cavity of a stationary conductor. 2

A. Gailitis

Institute of Physics, Latvian University, Salaspils-1, LV-2169, Latvia

Abstract
The magnetic field generation by a distributed flow having a polynomial stream function in a uniformly conducting medium is considered. It is found that the simplest meridional flow in the shape of two contacting ring vortices generates a steady magnetic field. The critical Rem value and the field pattern are calculated. If the surface velocities are directed toward the equator, a dipole-type field is generated; if they are directed toward the poles, the field is of the quadrupole type. Figs 4, Refs 4.