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Exact solitary Alfven wave

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
An exact solitary Alfven wave is found using kinetic theory. The wave has a long structure in the direction of an ambient magnetic field and a short structure with a size comparable to an ion gyroradius in the perpendicular direction. It propagates in a direction oblique to the ambient magnetic field. (AIP)
Research Organization:
Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974
OSTI ID:
7350326
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 37:11; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English