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🌊 Alfvén Velocity Calculator
Calculate Alfvén velocity for magnetohydrodynamic waves in plasmas
📐 Alfvén Velocity Formulas
v_A = B / √(μ₀ × ρ)
v_A = B / √(4π × ρ) (CGS units)
ω = k × v_A (dispersion relation)
v_A = Alfvén velocity, B = magnetic field, μ₀ = permeability, ρ = density, ω = frequency, k = wavenumber
Alfvén Velocity:
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Alfvén Mach Number:
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Characteristic Time:
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Wave Period:
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💡 Tips & Information
- Alfvén velocity is independent of wavelength
- Higher magnetic field = faster Alfvén waves
- Lower density = faster wave propagation
- Alfvén waves are transverse waves
- Important for plasma confinement and fusion