Artículo
Statistical analysis of discontinuities in solar wind ace data and comparison with intermittent mhd turbulence
Fecha de publicación:
12/2009
Editorial:
IOP Publishing
Revista:
Astrophysical Journal
ISSN:
0004-637X
Idioma:
Inglés
Tipo de recurso:
Artículo publicado
Clasificación temática:
Resumen
The comparison between Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE) solar wind data and simulations of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) turbulence shows a good agreement in the waiting-time analysis of magnetic field increments. Similarity between classical discontinuity identification and intermittency analysis suggests a dynamical connection between solar wind discontinuities and intermittent MHD turbulence. Probability distribution functions of increments in ACE data and in simulations reveal a robust structure consisting of small random currents, current cores, and intermittent current sheets. This adds to evidence that solar wind magnetic structures may emerge fast and locally from MHD turbulence. © 2009. The American Astronomical Society. All rights reserved..
Palabras clave:
Interplanetary Medium
,
Mhd
,
Plasmas
,
Solar Wind
,
Sun: Magnetic Fields
,
Turbulence
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Articulos(IFIBA)
Articulos de INST.DE FISICA DE BUENOS AIRES
Articulos de INST.DE FISICA DE BUENOS AIRES
Citación
Greco, A.; Matthaeus, W.H.; Servidio, S.; Chuychai, P.; Dmitruk, Pablo Ariel; Statistical analysis of discontinuities in solar wind ace data and comparison with intermittent mhd turbulence; IOP Publishing; Astrophysical Journal; 691; 2; 12-2009; 1141-1144
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