Parker Solar Probe evidence for scattering of electrons in the young solar wind by narrowband whistler-mode waves

no code implementations • 13 Jan 2021 • C. Cattell, A. Breneman, J. Dombeck, B. Short, J. Wygant, J. Halekas, Tony Case, J. Kasper, D. Larson, Mike Stevens, P. Whittesley, S. Bale T. Dudok de Wit, K. Goodrich, R. MacDowall, M. Moncuquet, D. Malaspina, M. Pulupa

A comparison of the wave power in the whistler-mode frequency band to pitch angle width and a measure of anisotropy provides additional evidence for the electron scattering by whistler-mode waves.

Space Physics Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Plasma Physics

Narrowband large amplitude whistler-mode waves in the solar wind and their association with electrons: STEREO waveform capture observations

no code implementations • 21 Mar 2020 • C. A. Cattell, B. Short, A. W. Breneman, P. Grul

This suggests that the less coherent waves may be more effective in regulating the electron heat flux, or that the scattering and energization of solar wind electrons by the narrowband waves results in broadening of the waves.

Space Physics Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Solar and Stellar Astrophysics