Linearly polarized superluminal waves in pulsar winds

Details Linearly polarized superluminal waves in pulsar winds Linearly polarized superluminal waves in pulsar winds

2012-02-08

arxiv.org/abs/1202.1667v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena

6 pages, 2 figures, HEPRO III conference contribution

Scientific paper

Pulsar winds are the ideal environment for the study of non-linear electromagnetic waves. It is generally thought that a pulsar launches a striped wind, a magnetohydrodynamic entropy wave, where plasma sheets carried along with the flow separate regions of alternating magnetic field. But when the density drops below a critical value, or equivalently for distances from the pulsar greater than a critical radius, a strong superluminal wave can also propagate. In this contribution we discuss the conversion of the equatorial striped wind into a linearly polarized superluminal wave, and we argue that this mode is important for the conversion of Poynting flux to kinetic energy flux before the outflow reaches the termination shock.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Linearly polarized superluminal waves in pulsar winds does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Linearly polarized superluminal waves in pulsar winds, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Linearly polarized superluminal waves in pulsar winds will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-64469