Stuart number

The Stuart number (N), also known as magnetic interaction parameter, is a dimensionless number of fluids, i.e. gases or liquids.

It is named after mathematician John Trevor Stuart.

[1] It is defined as the ratio of electromagnetic to inertial forces, which gives an estimate of the relative importance of a magnetic field on a flow.

The Stuart number is relevant for flows of conducting fluids, e.g. in fusion reactors, steel casters or plasmas.

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