Plasma waves refer to patterns of energy movement or vibrations in plasma, which is a state of matter that consists of charged particles like ions and electrons. These waves can propagate through the plasma and carry energy, similar to how waves move through water. They are important because they help scientists understand and study the behavior of plasma, which is found in many natural phenomena like the Sun's atmosphere and lightning, as well as in man-made things like plasma televisions.
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«plasma»
«waves»
Sentences with «plasma waves»
- Fortunately, it still has a working plasma wave instrument, which measures the frequency of plasma vibrations (as opposed to the density). (discovermagazine.com)
- It is assumed that a complex exchange of energy, in which plasma waves are affected by electrons and ions and vice versa, takes place here. (sciencedaily.com)
- «Earth's magnetosphere: Discovery of zebra stripes in space resolves a half - century mystery: Could explain mysterious plasma waves in space.» (sciencedaily.com)
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