The α-effect in 2D fast dynamos

The α-effect in 2D fast dynamos
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DOI:
10.1080/03091920701562095
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发表时间:
2008-04
影响因子:
1.3
通讯作者:
A. Courvoisier
A. Courvoisier
中科院分区:
地球科学4区
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