Plasma waves in the Jovian magnetosphereAny waves which are influenced by the presence of a plasma are called plasma waves. In general, plasma waves can be classified as either electromagnetic, which have both electric and magnetic fields, or electrostatic, which have no magnetic field. The recent Voyager encounters provide the basis for the first comprehensive investigation of plasma waves in the magnetosphere of Jupiter. The most striking feature of the Jovian plasma-wave observations is the very close similarity to the plasma-wave phenomena observed in the earth's magnetosphere. In a description of the plasma-wave results obtained with the aid of Voyager, the observed phenomena are discussed in several broad categories. Attention is given to the upstream waves and the bow shock, the trapped continuum radiation, upper hybrid and electron cyclotron waves, whistler-mode waves, and broadband electrostatic noise.
Document ID
19830045401
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Collected Works
Authors
Gurnett, D. A. (Iowa, University Iowa City, IA, United States)
Scarf, F. L. (TRW Systems Redondo Beach, CA, United States)