Physics
Scientific paper
Jun 1989
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1989jgr....94.6523l&link_type=abstract
Journal of Geophysical Research (ISSN 0148-0227), vol. 94, June 1, 1989, p. 6523-6538.
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Magnetohydrodynamic Waves, Nonlinear Equations, Solar Wind, Solitary Waves, Collisionless Plasmas, Compression Waves, Polarization (Waves), Power Spectra, Solar Magnetic Field, Two Fluid Models
Scientific paper
This paper presents a comprehensive set of nonlinear one-dimensional constant-profile isentropic hydromagnetic wave solutions in finite-temperature two-fluid collisionless plasmas under adiabatic equation of state. The solutions obtained consist of long-wavelength wave trains and short-wavelength solitons and rotational discontinuities. Results demonstrate that the high-degree of alignment between the wave normal and the local average magnetic field is a basic characteristic for both parallel and oblique Alfven wave train solutions; therefore, the 'local average magnetic field' need not be in the same direction as the ambient magnetic field. The possible relationship between the soliton solutions obtained and the turbulent Alfvenic fluctuations observed in the solar wind are discussed.
Kan Joseph R.
Lyu L. H.
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