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By using the quantum hydrodynamic and Maxwell equations, we derive nonlinear electron-magnetohydrodynamic (MHD), Hall-MHD, and dust Hall-MHD equations for dense quantum magnetoplasmas. The nonlinear equations include the electromagnetic,…

Plasma Physics · Physics 2015-05-13 N. Shukla , G. Brodin , M. Marklund , P. K. Shukla , L. Stenflo

The wave-kinetic description of weak kinetic-Alfv\'{e}nic turbulence based on the gyrokinetic theoretical framework is proposed. The wave kinetic equation describing kinetic Alfv\'{e}n wave spectral cascading via resonant three-wave…

Plasma Physics · Physics 2025-08-06 Kexun Shen , Zhiwen Cheng , Zhiyong Qiu

It is shown that a three-dimensional (3D) modified-kinetic Alfv\'en waves (m-KAWs) can propagate in the form of Alfv\'enic tornadoes characterized by plasma density whirls or magnetic flux ropes carrying orbital angular momentum (OAM). By…

Plasma Physics · Physics 2012-09-04 P. K. Shukla

Parker Solar Probe measurements have recently shown that coherent fast magnetosonic and Alfv\'{e}n ion-cyclotron waves are abundant in the solar wind and can be accompanied by higher-frequency electrostatic fluctuations. In this letter we…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2024-04-26 I. Y. Vasko , F. S. Mozer , T. Bowen , J. Verniero , X. An , A. V. Artemyev , J. W. Bonnell , J. Halekas , I. V. Kuzichev

We investigate roles of Alfvenic waves in the weakly-ionized atmosphere of hot Jupiters by carrying out non-ideal magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) simulations with Ohmic diffusion in one-dimensional magnetic flux tubes. Turbulence at the surface…

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics · Physics 2015-08-19 Yuki A. Tanaka , Takeru K. Suzuki , Shu-ichiro Inutsuka

We perform 3D3V hybrid-Vlasov simulations of turbulence with quasi-isotropic, compressible injection near ion scales to mimic the Earth's magnetosheath plasma, and investigate the novel electron-only reconnection, recently observed by the…

Plasma Physics · Physics 2024-08-05 C. Granier , S. S. Cerri , F. Jenko

Theoretical approaches to low-frequency magnetized turbulence in collisionless and weakly collisional astrophysical plasmas are reviewed. The proper starting point for an analytical description of these plasmas is kinetic theory, not fluid…

Astrophysics · Physics 2009-11-11 A. A. Schekochihin , S. C. Cowley , W. Dorland

Generation of Alfv\'en and slow magneto-acoustic waves in weakly ionized atmospheres by excitation of the charges-only component of the two fluid (charges and neutrals) plasma is shown to be more or less efficient depending on the energy…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2023-06-16 Paul S. Cally

A pair of nonlinear diffusion equations in Fourier space} is used to study the dynamics of strong Alfv\'en-wave turbulence, from MHD to electron scales. Special attention is paid to the regime of imbalance between the energies of…

Plasma Physics · Physics 2019-12-12 George Miloshevich , Thierry Passot , Pierre-Louis Sulem

Aims. To determine the effect of the Hall term in the generalised Ohm's law on the damping and phase mixing of Alfven waves in the ion cyclotron range of frequencies in uniform and non-uniform equilibrium plasmas. Methods. Wave damping in a…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2015-05-19 J. W. Threlfall , K. G. McClements , I. De Moortel

Two-dimensional ideal incompressible magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) linear waves at the surface of a rotating sphere are studied as a model to imitate the outermost layer of the Earth's core or the solar tachocline. This thin conducting layer is…

Fluid Dynamics · Physics 2024-12-23 Ryosuke Nakashima , Shigeo Yoshida

The heating of the solar chromosphere and corona to the observed high temperatures, imply the presence of ongoing heating that balances the strong radiative and thermal conduction losses expected in the solar atmosphere. It has been…

We theoretically study the electromagnetic wave radiation of magnons driven by acoustic phonons in systems with strong magnon-phonon interaction. We evaluate the field dependence of radiation intensity spectra which exhibits the avoided…

Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics · Physics 2022-06-10 Yahui Ji , Chenye Zhang , Tianxiang Nan

Heating of magnetized turbulent plasma is calculated in the framework of Burgers turbulence [A.M. Polyakov, Phys. Rev. E. 52, 6183 (1995)]. Explicit formula for the energy flux of Alfven waves along the magnetic field is presented. The…

Astrophysics · Physics 2007-05-23 T. M. Mishonov , Y. G. Maneva

The nonlinear interaction between counterpropagating Alfven waves is the physical mechanism underlying the cascade of energy to small scales in astrophysical plasma turbulence. Beginning with the equations for incompressible MHD, an…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2015-06-16 Gregory G. Howes , Kevin D. Nielson

Turbulence in an accretion disk launches Alfv\'en waves (AWs) that propagate away from the disk along magnetic field lines. Because the Alfv\'en speed varies with distance from the disk, the AWs undergo partial non-WKB reflection, and…

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena · Physics 2018-07-18 Benjamin D. G. Chandran , Francois Foucart , Alexander Tchekhovskoy

A comprehensive understanding of solar coronal heating and charged particle acceleration remains one of the most critical challenges in space and astrophysical plasma physics. In this study, we explore the contribution of Alfv\'en waves,…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2025-05-07 Syed Ayaz , Gary P. Zank , Imran A. Khan , Yeimy J. Rivera , Andreas Shalchi , L. -L. Zhao

Transverse oscillations of solar filament and prominence threads have been frequently reported. These oscillations have the common features of being of short period (2-10 min) and being damped after a few periods. Kink magnetohydrodynamic…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2014-11-20 R. Soler , R. Oliver , J. L. Ballester

Observations show that transverse magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves and flows are often simultaneously present in magnetic loops of the solar corona. The waves are resonantly damped in the Alfv\'en continuum because of plasma and/or magnetic…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2019-03-06 Roberto Soler

The photospheric temperature minimum in the Sun and solar-like stars is very weakly ionized, with ionization fraction $f$ as low as $10^{-4}$. In galactic star forming regions, $f$ can be $10^{-10}$ or lower. Under these circumstances, the…

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics · Physics 2015-12-02 Paul S. Cally , Elena Khomenko