Qualitative remarks on some non-linear aspects of the radio-pulsar magnetosphere

TL;DR

This paper explores complex non-linear behaviors and turbulence in the acceleration zones of radio-pulsar magnetospheres, discussing physical implications and potential models for the pulsar's crust based on qualitative analysis.

Contribution

It provides qualitative insights into turbulent dynamics and physical phenomena in the acceleration zones of pulsar magnetospheres within the SCLF model framework.

Findings

Identification of turbulence in the acceleration zone

Discussion of self-focussing phenomena and diamagnetism

Implications for pulsar crust models

Abstract

In the class of the submodels SCLF (space-charge limited flow) of the family of "gap-plus-PPF" models, let us exposes some qualitative remarks on the possible turbulent dynamics showed by the zone (II) (see Fig. 1 of the text) of the acceleration zone of the "direct inner gap". Furthermore, we will discuss some consequent physical implications (as, for instance, self-focussing phenomena, Petviashvili's diamagnetism, and so on) concerning structure and physical phenomenology of the remaining subzones (above the subzone (II)) of the given acceleration zone, in connection with possible models for the external solid crust of the radio-pulsar.