Solar chromosphere
type: Concept
narrower: Alfven waves

Space plasmas
type: Concept
narrower: Alfven waves

Magnetohydrodynamics
type: Concept
related: Alfven waves

Alfven waves
type: Concept
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie
modified: 2020-11-03T17:53:03.726Z
modified: 2020-11-03T17:53:19.361Z
alternative label: Alfvén surface waves
alternative label: Alfven surface waves
alternative label: Alfvén waves
broader: Solar chromosphere
broader: Space plasmas
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.
related: Magnetohydrodynamics