Astronomers found a completely new type of plasma wave near Jupiter

Astronomers found a completely new type of plasma wave near Jupiter

Observations from NASA’s Juno spacecraft reveal that Jupiter’s strong magnetic field and the unique properties of its plasma can produce a truly novel kind of extraterrestrial wave near its poles

Astronomers Discover a Novel Type of Plasma Wave Orbiting Jupiter

Unusual Behaviour of Plasma at Jupiter’s Poles NASA/JPL-CALTECH/SWRI/MS SS; Oleksuik © CC NC SA Jupiter’s surrounding space is among the most unique in our solar system, and the plasma present is equally remarkable, exhibiting unprecedented wave patterns. Robert Lysak, from the University of Minnesota, explores Aurora phenomena. These captivating displays of green and blue light [...] The post Astronomers Discover a Novel Type of Plasma Wave Orb…