Abstract Sharp boundaries of small-scale and middle-scale structures of the solar wind are an essential part of a turbulized solar wind. Such boundaries are observed near the Earth’s orbit as sharp and large-amplitude changes of parameters (in particular, ion density) of the solar wind. In this paper, the observed phenomena are briefly described, and an account of their basic properties and specific features is given. Using the kinetic approach, a possible theoretical mechanism is suggested in order to explain some peculiarities in the formation of these structures.
Possible role of electrostatic potential in formation of sharp boundaries of small-scale and middle-scale solar wind structures
Cosmic Research ; 45 , 3 ; 181-185
2007-06-01
5 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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