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Hall MHD waves: A fundamental departure from their MHD counterparts

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: It is demonstrated through a succinct derivation as to how the linear waves in Hall magnetohydrodynamics (HMHD) constitute a fundamental departure from the standard MHD waves. Apart from modifying the conventional MHD spectrum, the Hall current induces a distinct and new branch consisting of purely circularly polarized waves that may become the representative shear waves.

Source: Physics of Plasmas

DOI: 10.1063/5.0227375

Authors: Swadesh M. Mahajan, Prerana Sharma, Manasvi Lingam

Institutions: Shiv Nadar University, The University of Texas at Austin, Florida Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: U.S. Department of Energy