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physics.space-ph2026★ 31 cited

Radial Evolution of a CIR: Observations From a Nearly Radially Aligned Event Between Parker Solar Probe and STEREO-A

R. C. Allen, G. C. Ho, G. M. Mason +31

The addition of Parker Solar Probe (PSP) to the Heliophysics System Observatory has allowed for the unprecedented ability to study Corotating Interaction Regions (CIRs) at multiple…

physics.space-ph2025

Magnitude of Short-Wavelength Electric Field Fluctuations in Simulations of Collisionless Plasma Shocks

Vadim Roytershteyn, Lynn B. Wilson, Li-Jen Chen +2

Large-amplitude electrostatic fluctuations are routinely observed by spacecraft upon traversal of collisionless shocks in the heliosphere. Kinetic simulations of shocks have strugg…

physics.space-ph2025

Parallel and perpendicular diffusion of energetic particles in the near-Sun solar wind observed by Parker Solar Probe

Nibuna Siranjeevi Madam Subashchandar, Lingling Zhao, Andreas Shalchi +6

We investigate energetic particle diffusion in the inner heliosphere (approximately 0.06-0.3 AU) explored by Parker Solar Probe (PSP). Parallel (kappa_parallel) and perpendicular (…

physics.space-ph2025★ 4 cited

Magnetohydrodynamic/Kinetic Modeling of the Interaction between the Solar Wind and the Local Interstellar Medium with He, He, and Pickup H ions and H, He Atoms

Federico Fraternale, Nikolai V. Pogorelov, Ratan K. Bera

The interaction of the solar wind with the local interstellar medium (LISM) spans a wide range of interacting particle populations, energies, and scales. Sophisticated models are r…

physics.space-ph2023★ 2 cited

Reimagining Heliophysics: A bold new vision for the next decade and beyond

Ian J. Cohen, Dan Baker, Jacob Bortnik +25

The field of Heliophysics has a branding problem. We need an answer to the question: ``What is Heliophysics\?'', the answer to which should clearly and succinctly defines our scien…

physics.space-ph2023★ 7 cited

Variability of interplanetary shock and associated energetic particle properties as a function of the time window around the shock

Kimberly Moreland, Maher Dayeh, Gang Li +3

We study the effect of sampling windows on derived shock and associated energetic storm particle (ESP) properties in 296 fast-forward interplanetary shocks using ACE measurements a…

physics.space-ph2023★ 2 cited

Phase Coherence of Solar Wind Turbulence from the Sun to Earth

Masaru Nakanotani, Lingling Zhao, Gary P. Zank

The transport of energetic particles in response to solar wind turbulence is important for space weather. To understand charged particle transport, it is usually assumed that the p…

physics.space-ph2023★ 3 cited

Pickup Ion-Mediated Magnetic Reconnection in the Outer Heliosphere

M. Nakanotani, G. P. Zank, L. -L. Zhao

Pickup ions (PUIs) play a crucial role in the heliosphere, contributing to the mediation of large-scale structures such as the distant solar wind, the heliospheric termination shoc…

physics.space-ph2023★ 25 cited

On the seed population of solar energetic particles in the inner heliosphere

Nicolas Wijsen, Gang Li, Zheyi Ding +5

Particles measured in large gradual solar energetic particle (SEP) events are believed to be predominantly accelerated at shocks driven by coronal mass ejections (CMEs). Ion charge…

physics.space-ph2023★ 15 cited

Improving the Arrival Time Estimates of Coronal Mass Ejections by Using Magnetohydrodynamic Ensemble Modeling, Heliospheric Imager data, and Machine Learning

Talwinder Singh, Bernard Benson, Syed A. Z. Raza +4

The arrival time prediction of Coronal mass ejections (CMEs) is an area of active research. Many methods with varying levels of complexity have been developed to predict CME arriva…

physics.space-ph2023★ 25 cited

The Structure and Origin of Switchbacks: Parker Solar Probe Observations

Jia Huang, J. C. Kasper, L. A. Fisk +25

Switchbacks are rapid magnetic field reversals that last from seconds to hours. Current Parker Solar Probe (PSP) observations pose many open questions in regard to the nature of sw…

physics.space-ph2022★ 20 cited

Modelling the 2020 November 29 solar energetic particle event using the EUHFORIA and the iPATH model

Zheyi Ding, Nicolas Wijsen, Gang Li +1

We present the implementation of coupling the EUropean Heliospheric FORcasting Information Asset (EUHFORIA) and the improved Particle Acceleration and Transport in the Heliosphere…

physics.space-ph2022★ 6 cited

Hybrid simulations of the cusp and dayside magnetosheath dynamics under \ quasi-radial interplanetary magnetic fields

J. Ng, L. J. Chen, Y. Omelchenko +2

Under quasi-radial interplanetary magnetic fields (IMF), foreshock turbulence can have an impact on the magnetosheath and cusps depending on the location of the quasi-parallel shoc…

physics.space-ph2022★ 60 cited

Space Plasma Physics: A Review

Bruce T. Tsurutani, Gary P. Zank, Veerle J. Sterken +13

Owing to the ever-present solar wind, our vast solar system is full of plasmas. The turbulent solar wind, together with sporadic solar eruptions, introduces various space plasma pr…

physics.space-ph2022★ 43 cited

Turbulence in the outer heliosphere

Federico Fraternale, Laxman Adhikari, Horst Fichtner +9

The solar wind (SW) and local interstellar medium (LISM) are turbulent media. Their interaction is governed by complex physical processes and creates heliospheric regions with sign…

physics.space-ph2022★ 22 cited

Ensemble simulations of the 12 July 2012 Coronal Mass Ejection with the Constant Turn Flux Rope Model

Talwinder Singh, Tae K. Kim, Nikolai V. Pogorelov +1

Flux-rope-based magnetohydrodynamic modeling of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) is a promising tool for the prediction of the CME arrival time and magnetic field at Earth. In this wo…

physics.space-ph2022★ 14 cited

Particle acceleration in an MHD-scale system of multiple current sheets

M. Nakanotani, G. P. Zank, L. -L. Zhao

We investigate particle acceleration in an MHD-scale system of multiple current sheets by performing 2D and 3D MHD simulations combined with a test particle simulation. The system…

physics.space-ph2022★ 12 cited

Structure and fluctuations of a slow ICME sheath observed at 0.5 au by the Parker Solar Probe

E. K. J. Kilpua, S. W. Good, M. Ala-Lahti +5

Sheaths ahead of interplanetary coronal mass ejections (ICMEs) are turbulent heliospheric structures. Knowledge of their structure and fluctuations is important for understanding t…

physics.space-ph2022

First comparison of composite 0.52-55 keV ENA spectra observed by IBEX and Cassini/INCA with simulated ENAs inferred by proton hybrid simulations downstream of the termination shock

Matina Gkioulidou, M. Opher, M. Kornbleuth +9

We present a first comparison of Energetic Neutral Atom (ENA) heliosheath measurements, remotely sensed by the Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) mission and the Ion and Neutral…

physics.space-ph2021

Small-scale magnetic flux ropes and their properties based on in-situ measurements from Parker Solar Probe

Yu Chen, Qiang Hu

We report small-scale magnetic flux ropes via the Parker Solar Probe in situ measurements during the first six encounters and present additional analyses to supplement our prior wo…

physics.space-ph2021★ 12 cited

Relating the Solar Wind Turbulence Spectral Break at the Dissipation Range with an Upstream Spectral Bump at Planetary Bow Shocks

Michael Terres, Gang Li

At scales much larger than the ion inertial scale and the gyro-radius of thermal protons, magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) theory is well equipped to describe the nature of solar wind tur…

physics.space-ph2021★ 56 cited

Gamma Ray Glow Observations at 20-km Altitude

N. Østgaard, H. J. Christian, J. E. Grove +12

In the spring of 2017 an ER-2 aircraft campaign was undertaken over continental United States to observe energetic radiation from thunderstorms and lightning. The payload consisted…

physics.space-ph2021★ 7 cited

Optimal Fitting of the Freidberg Solution to In Situ Spacecraft Measurements of Magnetic Clouds

Qiang Hu

We report, in detail, an optimization approach for fitting a three-dimensional (3D) magnetic cloud (MC) model to {\em in situ} spacecraft measurements. The model, dubbed the Freidb…

physics.space-ph2021★ 52 cited

Turbulence/wave transmission at an ICME-driven shock observed by Solar Orbiter and Wind

L. L. Zhao, G. P. Zank, J. S. He +10

Solar Orbiter observed an interplanetary coronal mass ejection (ICME) event at 0.8 AU on 2020 April 19. The ICME was also observed by Wind at 1 AU on 2020 April 20. An interplaneta…