Some spherical solutions of ideal magnetohydrodynamic equations

Abstract

Some spherical solutions of the ideal magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) equations are obtained from the method of the weak transversality method (WTM), which is based on Lie group theory. This analytical method makes use of the symmetry group of the MHD system in situations where the "classical" Lie approach of symmetry reductions is no longer applicable. Also, a brief physical interpretation of these solutions is given.