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Lundquist Number

Glossary term: Lundquist Number

CONCEPT Fusion Physics

01 Executive_Summary

A dimensionless number in magnetohydrodynamics representing the ratio of magnetic diffusion time to Alfvén transit time. High Lundquist numbers indicate that magnetic fields are effectively frozen into the plasma, relevant to spheromak and FRC sustainment.

02 Definition

A dimensionless number in magnetohydrodynamics representing the ratio of magnetic diffusion time to Alfvén transit time. High Lundquist numbers indicate that magnetic fields are effectively frozen into the plasma, relevant to spheromak and FRC sustainment.

Related terms: Spheromak MHD Magnetic Reynolds Number

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

A dimensionless number in magnetohydrodynamics representing the ratio of magnetic diffusion time to Alfvén transit time. High Lundquist numbers indicate that magnetic fields are effectively frozen into the plasma, relevant to spheromak and FRC sustainment.

Role: Glossary term: Lundquist Number

Entity Type: Concept — Lundquist Number is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

Technical Definition

A dimensionless number in magnetohydrodynamics representing the ratio of magnetic diffusion time to Alfvén transit time. High Lundquist numbers indicate that magnetic fields are effectively frozen into the plasma, relevant to spheromak and FRC sustainment.

Related Concepts: Spheromak, MHD, Magnetic Reynolds Number

07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ Role: Glossary term: Lundquist Number
  • ▸ Entity Type: Concept — Lundquist Number is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
  • ▸ Related Concepts: Spheromak, MHD, Magnetic Reynolds Number

10 FAQ

What is Lundquist Number? ▾
A dimensionless number in magnetohydrodynamics representing the ratio of magnetic diffusion time to Alfvén transit time. High Lundquist numbers indicate that magnetic fields are effectively frozen into the plasma, relevant to spheromak and FRC sustainment.
What does the deep dive analysis reveal about Lundquist Number? ▾
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External_References 5 REFS

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paper 2024-12-20
Producing entangled photon pairs and quantum squeezed states in plasmas — Physical Review E
Kenan Qu, Nathaniel J. Fisch
preprint
Producing entangled photon pairs and quantum squeezed states in plasmas — arXiv
Kenan Qu, Nathaniel J. Fisch
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Last updated: 2026-08-09