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Comment on ``Alfven `resonance` reconsidered: Exact equations for wave propagation across a cold inhomogeneous plasma`` [Phys. Plasmas {bold 1}, 3523 (1994)]

Journal Article · · Physics of Plasmas
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.871471· OSTI ID:165493
 [1];  [2]
  1. FOM-Institute for Plasma Physics, Nieuwegein (Netherlands)
  2. University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60607 (United States)
In a recent paper Bellan [P. M. Bellan, Phys. Plasmas {bold 1}, 3523 (1994)] criticizes magnetohydrodynamics for not being an accurate model of plasma behavior at low frequencies and leading to the incorrect prediction of singularities associated with the Alfven wave resonances. Grave errors of the paper having to do with misunderstanding of what is a physical model and with misrepresentation of the original contributions to the field are exposed. {copyright} {ital 1995} {ital American} {ital Institute} {ital of} {ital Physics}.
OSTI ID:
165493
Journal Information:
Physics of Plasmas, Journal Name: Physics of Plasmas Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 2; ISSN 1070-664X; ISSN PHPAEN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English