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arxiv: 1603.06794 · v2 · pith:GKGUYKR5new · submitted 2016-03-22 · ⚛️ physics.plasm-ph · physics.flu-dyn

von K\'arm\'an-Howarth equation for three-dimensional two-fluid plasmas

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We derive the von K\'arm\'an-Howarth equation for a full three dimensional incompressible two-fluid plasma. In the long-time limit and for very large Reynolds numbers we obtain the equivalent of the hydrodynamic "four-fifth" law. This exact law predicts the scaling of the third-order two-point correlation functions, and puts a strong constraint on the plasma turbulent dynamics. Finally, we derive a simple expression for the 4/5 law in terms of third-order structure functions, which is appropriate for comparison with in-situ measurements in the solar wind at different spatial ranges.

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