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The main aim is to analyze the Kelvin-Helmholtz instability within collisionless plasmas using the CGL equations.

2D Kelvin–Helmholtz Instability with Anisotropic Pressure

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The main aim is to analyze the Kelvin-Helmholtz instability within collisionless plasmas using the CGL equations.
Analyzed Kelvin-Helmholtz instability using linearized and numerical techniques.
Compared simulations in MHD and CGL limits.
Studied formations of pressure anisotropies over time.
Largest growth rates occur in the MHD limit.
Magnetic effects and current densities are highest in MHD simulations.
Energy distribution favors magnetic island formation in MHD limits.

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Comprehensive analysis assesses magnetic effects and energy distribution in collisionless environments, highlighting implications for turbulence.

Biswas et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Comprehensive analysis assesses magnetic effects and energy distribution in collisionless environments, highlighting implications for turbulence.