Compressible magnetic convection - Formulation and two-dimensional models

Abstract

Details on a formulation and numerical solution of the equations of time-dependent magnetized convection are presented. Results on the transition between weak and strong magnetic fields where the highly nonlinear behavior commences are discussed, and the sensitivity of these results to the value of the magnetic resistivity, which can significantly influence the details of the interactions, is indicated. Consideration is given to the consequences of the findings for modeling stellar and solar magnetic fields.