Linear theory and measurements of electron oscillations in an inertial Alfvén wave

Schroeder, J. W.  R.; Skiff, F.; Howes, G. G.; Kletzing, C. A.; Carter, T. A.; Dorfman, S.

doi:10.1063/1.4978293

Title: Linear theory and measurements of electron oscillations in an inertial Alfvén wave

Journal Article · Thu Mar 16 00:00:00 EDT 2017 · Physics of Plasmas

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4978293· OSTI ID:1465691

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Univ. of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (United States)
Univ. of California, Los Angeles, CA (United States)

The physics of the aurora is one of the foremost unsolved problems of space physics. The mechanisms responsible for accelerating electrons that precipitate onto the ionosphere are not fully understood.

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Research Organization:: Univ. of Iowa, Iowa City, IA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC)

Grant/Contract Number:: SC0014599; FG02-06ER54890

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Journal Information:: Physics of Plasmas, Vol. 24, Issue 3; ISSN 1070-664X

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Language:: English

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