In the deduction of Alfvén waves, it was assumed that the electrical conductivity of the plasma is infinite. a) Repeat the deduction but for finite electrical conductivity and show that waves are damped. b) How far does the wave travel before dissipating?

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In the deduction of Alfvén waves, it was
assumed that the electrical conductivity of the
plasma is infinite.
a) Repeat the deduction but for finite
electrical conductivity and show that waves
are damped.
b) How far does the wave travel before
dissipating?
Transcribed Image Text:In the deduction of Alfvén waves, it was assumed that the electrical conductivity of the plasma is infinite. a) Repeat the deduction but for finite electrical conductivity and show that waves are damped. b) How far does the wave travel before dissipating?
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