3 papers
physics.plasm-ph2026
Reconnection-induced electron energization in magnetospheric Kelvin-Helmholtz dynamics
Silvia Ferro, Fabio Bacchini, Giuseppe Arrò +2
The Kelvin-Helmholtz instability (KHI) is a major driver of multiscale plasma dynamics at velocity shear layers, where it can promote the formation of current sheets and the onset…
physics.space-ph2026
Solar Wind Classifications at Mars using Machine Learning Techniques
Catherine E. Regan, Silvia Ferro, Austin M. Smith +5
Understanding solar wind variability throughout the heliosphere is essential for fundamental space physics and future exploration of the Moon and Mars. The Mars Atmosphere and Vola…
physics.plasm-ph2026
Plasma Mixing Driven by the Collisionless Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability: Insights from fully kinetic simulation and density-based diagnostics
Silvia Ferro, Fabio Bacchini, Giuseppe Arrò +2
Simulations and observations of the low-latitude magnetosphere-magnetosheath boundary layer indicate that the Kelvin-Helmholtz instability (KHI) drives vortex structures that enhan…