Abstract
An early paper on a solitary wave in a collision-free plasma, namely, a hydromagnetic wave propagating at right angles to a magnetic field, is further examined. The trajectories of both ions and electrons have been calculated for different wave velocities, up to the limiting value of twice the Alfvén velocity. The study clearly illustrates the fact that the positive ions move under the action of an electrostatic field, and the magnetic force has a negligible effect on their trajectories. The investigation shows that the macroscopic j×B force, i.e., that acting on the whole plasma, is transmitted to the ions via an electrostatic field.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
