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Wave turbulence in magnetohydrodynamics

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics 2015-03-19 v1 Chaotic Dynamics Plasma Physics

Abstract

This chapter reviews the recent progress made mainly during the last two decades on wave turbulence in magnetized plasmas (MHD, Hall MHD and electron MHD) in the incompressible and compressible cases. The emphasis is made on homogeneous and anisotropic turbulence which usually provides the best theoretical framework to investigate space and laboratory plasmas. The interplanetary medium and the solar atmosphere are presented as two examples of media where anisotropic wave turbulence is relevant. The most important results of wave turbulence are reported and discussed in the context of space and simulated magnetized plasmas. Important issues and possible spurious interpretations are eventually discussed.

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@article{arxiv.1201.1370,
  title  = {Wave turbulence in magnetohydrodynamics},
  author = {Sebastien Galtier},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1201.1370},
  year   = {2015}
}

Comments

37 pages; 4 figures; chapter of a book on "Wave Turbulence"

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