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Influence of magnetic flutter on tearing growth in linear and nonlinear theory

L KreifelsTheoretical Physics V, Physics Department, University of Bayreuth Universitätsstrasse 30, Bayreuth, D-95440, GermanyW. A. HornsbyMax Planck Institut für Plasmaphysik, Boltzmannstrasse 2, Garching, D-85748, GermanyA. WeiklTheoretical Physics V, Physics Department, University of Bayreuth Universitätsstrasse 30, Bayreuth, D-95440, GermanyA. G. PeetersTheoretical Physics V, Physics Department, University of Bayreuth Universitätsstrasse 30, Bayreuth, D-95440, Germany

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Abstract Recent simulations of tearing modes in turbulent regimes show an unexpected enhancement in the growth rate. In this paper the effect is investigated analytically. The enhancement is linked to the influence of turbulent magnetic flutter, which is modelled by diffusion terms in magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) momentum balance and Ohm’s law. Expressions for the linear growth rate as well as the island width in nonlinear theory for small amplitudes are derived. The results indicate an enhanced linear growth rate and a larger linear layer width compared with resistive MHD. Also the island width in the nonlinear regime grows faster in the diffusive model. These observations correspond well to simulations in which the effect of turbulence on the magnetic island width and tearing mode growth is analyzed.

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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6587/aab97c

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