Physics
Scientific paper
Oct 1992
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992jgr....9714801o&link_type=abstract
Journal of Geophysical Research (ISSN 0148-0227), vol. 97, no. A10, p. 14,801-14,821.
Physics
46
Ion Cyclotron Radiation, Magnetohydrodynamic Stability, Shock Waves, Space Plasmas, Computerized Simulation, Magnetohydrodynamic Waves
Scientific paper
The structure of slow magnetosonic shocks in the low beta regime is analyzed with attention given to ion heating and the effects of waves upstream of the electromagnetic ion/ion cyclotron (EMIIC) instability. Shock formation is assessed by means of three methods - a relaxation method and two based on dynamic flow interactions - to determine the effects of initialization and boundary conditions on the formation. Good solutions are found with the piston method and the similar flow-flow method in which the plasma is injected from two boundaries to form two slow shocks. Plasma parameters and shock normal angle are found to be the key variables dictating the structure of the magnetosonic shocks. Four unique classes of resultant shock structures are described in which classical, steady, or nonsteady behavior is found. The analysis also yields insight into the relationship between EMIIC instability and ion dissipation.
Omidi Nojan
Winske Dan
No associations
LandOfFree
Kinetic structure of slow shocks - Effects of the electromagnetic ion/ion cyclotron instability 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 Kinetic structure of slow shocks - Effects of the electromagnetic ion/ion cyclotron instability, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Kinetic structure of slow shocks - Effects of the electromagnetic ion/ion cyclotron instability will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1870464