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:<math>\vec \nabla p = \vec j \times \vec B</math> | :<math>\vec \nabla p = \vec j \times \vec B</math> | ||
where | where ''B'' is the magnetic field (divergence-free) and | ||
:<math>\mu_0 \vec j = \vec \nabla \times \vec B</math> | :<math>\mu_0 \vec j = \vec \nabla \times \vec B</math> | ||
is the plasma current, subject to appropriate boundary conditions. | is the plasma current, subject to appropriate boundary conditions. | ||
The word "static" refers to the assumption of zero flow, while | The word "static" refers to the assumption of zero flow, while "ideal" refers to the absence of resistivity. | ||
Here, the pressure ''p'' is assumed to be isotropic, but a generalization | Here, the pressure ''p'' is assumed to be isotropic, but a generalization | ||
for non-isotropic pressure is possible. | for non-isotropic pressure is possible. | ||