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Proton Energization by Phase Steepening of Parallel-propagating Alfvenic Fluctuations

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    0543711 - ÚFA 2022 RIV US eng J - Článek v odborném periodiku
    Gonzalez, C. A. - Tenerani, A. - Matteini, L. - Hellinger, Petr - Velli, M.
    Proton Energization by Phase Steepening of Parallel-propagating Alfvenic Fluctuations.
    Astrophysical Journal Letters. Roč. 914, č. 2 (2021), č. článku L36. ISSN 2041-8205. E-ISSN 2041-8213
    Institucionální podpora: RVO:68378289
    Klíčová slova: coherent structures * waves * plasma * evolution * discontinuities * instabilities * acceleration
    Obor OECD: Fluids and plasma physics (including surface physics)
    Impakt faktor: 8.811, rok: 2021
    Způsob publikování: Open access
    https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/2041-8213/ac097b

    Proton energization at magnetic discontinuities generated by phase-steepened fronts of parallel-propagating, large-amplitude Alfvenic fluctuation is studied using hybrid simulations. We find that dispersive effects lead to the collapse of the wave via phase steepening and the subsequent generation of compressible fluctuations that mediate an efficient local energy transfer from the wave to the protons. Proton scattering at the steepened edges causes nonadiabatic proton perpendicular heating. Furthermore, the parallel electric field at the propagating fronts mediates the acceleration of protons along the mean field. A steady-state is achieved where the proton distribution function displays a field-aligned beam at the Alfven speed, and compressible fluctuations are largely damped. We discuss the implications of our results in the context of Alfvenic solar wind.
    Trvalý link: http://hdl.handle.net/11104/0320883

     
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