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Kelvin Helmholtz Waves

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science-and-astronomy2 years ago

"Juno Probe Discovers Massive Swirling Waves in Jupiter's Magnetosphere"

NASA's Juno mission has discovered giant swirling waves, known as Kelvin-Helmholtz waves, at the boundary between Jupiter's magnetic field and the solar wind. These waves, detected through Juno's instruments, provide new insights into how solar wind impacts the planet. The waves are believed to transfer energy and mass from the solar wind to Jupiter, driving activity within the planet's magnetosphere. This discovery highlights the active role of Kelvin-Helmholtz instabilities in the interaction between the solar wind and Jupiter.

space-science2 years ago

"Discovery: Jupiter's Magnetosphere Reveals Massive Swirling Plasma Waves"

Giant swirling plasma waves, known as Kelvin-Helmholtz waves, have been detected at the boundary of Jupiter's magnetosphere by NASA's Juno spacecraft. These waves, caused by differences in velocity between two fluids, provide insights into the transfer of mass and energy from the solar wind to Jupiter's environment. Similar waves have been observed in Earth's magnetosphere and near Saturn, but their formation is not well understood. Studying these waves at Jupiter's magnetopause could help scientists understand the dynamics at play in the outer reaches of the Solar System.