Finite-mass fluid electron simulation of kinetic and inertial Alfven waves in a sheared magnetic field

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作者：
Liu, Dongjian [1 ]
Chen, Liu [1 ,2 ]
机构：
[1] Zhejiang Univ, Inst Fus Theory & Simulat, Hangzhou 310027, Zhejiang, Peoples R China
[2] Univ Calif Irvine, Dept Phys & Astron, Irvine, CA 92697 USA
来源：
PHYSICA SCRIPTA | 2011年 / 84卷 / 02期
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D O I：
10.1088/0031-8949/84/02/025506
中图分类号：
O4 [物理学];
学科分类号：
0702 ;
摘要：
The linear behaviors of kinetic and inertial Alfven waves (KAW/IAW) in a sheared magnetic field are investigated via a finite-mass fluid electron model in finite-beta magnetized plasmas. It is found that the KAW and IAW propagate in opposite directions after mode conversion. Here, beta is the ratio between plasma and magnetic pressures. The KAW propagates to the singular surface and deposits energy at the resonant point, where the wave resonates with the local electron motion. The IAW propagates away from the singular surface.
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