On the momentum and energy deposited by hydromagnetic waves in the solar wind

Details On the momentum and energy deposited by hydromagnetic waves in the solar wind On the momentum and energy deposited by hydromagnetic waves in the solar wind

Feb 1977

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1977jgr....82..714w&link_type=abstract

Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 82, Feb. 1, 1977, p. 714-716. NSF-supported research.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Energy Transfer, Magnetohydrodynamic Waves, Momentum Transfer, Solar Wind, Thermal Energy, Astronomical Models, Cosmic Rays, Energy Dissipation, Equations Of Motion, Interstellar Matter, Particle Acceleration, Wave Dispersion

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The ratio of thermal energy to momentum (Q/D) deposited in the solar wind by hydromagnetic waves is determined primarily by the wind and Alfven speeds and by the rate of wave dissipation. When dissipation of Alfven waves dominates, then Q/D = 2(V + A), where V and A are the wind and Alfven speeds, respectively. This restricts models for the possible acceleration of the solar wind by hydromagnetic waves. It also affects the manner in which resonant cosmic rays can interact with the solar wind and the interstellar medium.

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