# Numerical Simulations of Magnetized Astrophysical Jets and Comparison   with Laboratory Laser Experiments

**Authors:** V.S. Belyaev, G.S. Bisnovatyi-Kogan, A.I. Gromov, B.V. Zagreev, A.V., Lobanov, A.P. Matafonov, S.G. Moiseenko, O.D. Toropina

arXiv: 1903.04199 · 2019-03-20

## TL;DR

This paper presents MHD simulations of magnetized astrophysical jets, compares them with laboratory laser experiments, and discusses similarity criteria for such comparisons, highlighting the relevance of laboratory results to astrophysical phenomena.

## Contribution

It introduces similarity criteria for comparing laboratory laser experiments with astrophysical jet simulations, bridging experimental and astrophysical research.

## Key findings

- Laboratory laser experiments successfully simulate key features of astrophysical jets.
- Similarity criteria enable meaningful comparison between laboratory and astrophysical jet data.
- Numerical simulations align with laboratory results, validating the models.

## Abstract

The results of MHD numerical simulations of the formation and development of magnetized jets are presented. Similarity criteria for comparisons of the results of laboratory laser experiments and numerical simulations of astrophysical jets are discussed. The results of laboratory simulations of jets generated in experiments at the Neodim laser installation are presented.

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