The effect of nonuniform magnetic field on the liquid film motor: Controllable vortex in two-dimensional fluids

Abstract

In this paper, we present a numerical investigation into the influence of electric and magnetic fields on the dynamics of a suspended liquid film that carries an electric current. A nonuniform magnetic field is considered utilizing a disk-shaped magnet located above the two-dimensional fluid. Electric and magnetic forces exerted on the fluid induce a new dynamical features. We perform a numerical study of the dynamics of such two-dimensional fluid system commonly named Liquid Film Motor. The presence of the nonuniform external magnetic field causes changes in the fluid’s behavior. Specifically, the previously symmetric vortex becomes asymmetric under the influence of the magnetic field. In this dynamic behavior, as the external magnetic field increases, the center of the vortex shifts in a direction perpendicular to the electric current passing through the fluid film. The unique combination of electric and magnetic field allows to manipulate the motion of the vortex without resorting to traditional mechanical methods. This finding implies that the motion of the vortex can be directed and controlled by adjusting the strength of the external magnetic field, without the need for direct contact with the fluid or mechanical tools.