Statements (31)
| Predicate | Object | 
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf | gptkb:magnetohydrodynamic_wave | 
| gptkbp:AlfvénSpeedFormula | v_A = B / sqrt(μ₀ρ) | 
| gptkbp:category | astrophysics plasma physics space physics | 
| gptkbp:dimensions | velocity | 
| gptkbp:discoveredBy | gptkb:Hannes_Alfvén | 
| gptkbp:discoveredIn | 1942 | 
| gptkbp:field | astrophysics physics space science | 
| gptkbp:frequency | low frequency | 
| gptkbp:hasUnit | meters per second | 
| gptkbp:measures | meter per second | 
| gptkbp:namedAfter | gptkb:Hannes_Alfvén | 
| gptkbp:observedBy | laboratory plasmas solar wind Earth's magnetosphere | 
| gptkbp:phaseVelocity | Alfvén speed | 
| gptkbp:propagateAlong | magnetic field lines | 
| gptkbp:propagateIn | magnetized plasma | 
| gptkbp:relatedTo | space weather magnetohydrodynamics magnetic reconnection plasma oscillations magnetosonic waves solar corona heating | 
| gptkbp:restoringForce | magnetic tension | 
| gptkbp:bfsParent | gptkb:Hannes_Alfvén | 
| gptkbp:bfsLayer | 6 | 
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label | Alfvén waves |