Concept information
Preferred term
Alfven waves
Definition
- A magnetohydrodynamic wave in a magnetized plasma, arising as a result of restoring forces associated with the magnetic field. It is a transverse wave which propagates in the direction of the magnetic field. Also called magnetohydrodynamic wave. (en)
Broader concept
- Solar chromosphere (en)
- Space plasmas (en)
Entry terms
- Alfven surface waves (en)
- Alfvén surface waves (en)
- Alfvén waves (en)
URI
http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/23
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