Direct measurement of the cross-shock electric potential at low plasma $\beta$, quasi-perpendicular bow shocks

S. D. Bale, F. S. Mozer, V. V. Krasnoselskikh

We use the Cluster EFW experiment to measure the cross-shock electric field at ten low $\beta$, quasi-perpendicular supercritical bow shock crossings on March 31, 2001. The electric fi…