Alfven wave

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Term: Alfven wave
Definition:

A transverse wave in magnetized plasma characterized by a change of direction of the magnetic field (rather than a change of intensity).
NOAA SWPC SpWx Glossary Planetary Astrophysics Heliophysics
Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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