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Survey of Whistler‐Mode Wave Amplitudes and Frequency Spectra in Jupiter's Magnetosphere

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We present statistical distributions of whistler‐mode chorus and hiss waves at frequencies ranging from the local proton gyrofrequency to the equatorial electron gyrofrequency (fce,eq) in Jupiter's magnetosphere based on Juno measurements. The chorus wave power spectral densities usually follow the fce,eq variation with major wave power concentrated in the 0.05fce,eq–fce,eq frequency range. The hiss wave frequencies are less dependent on fce,eq variation than chorus with major power concentrated below 0.05fce,eq, showing a separation from chorus at M < 10. Our survey indicates that chorus waves are mainly observed at 5.5 < M < 13 from the magnetic equator to 20° latitude, consistent with local wave generation near the equator and damping effects. The hiss wave powers extend to 50° latitude, suggesting longer wave propagation paths without attenuation. Our survey also includes the whistler‐mode waves at high latitudes which may originate from the Io footprint, auroral hiss, or propagating hiss waves reflected to high M shells.

Source: Geophysical Research Letters

DOI: 10.1029/2024gl111882