Seven‐Dimensional Wave‐Particle Interaction Spectral Analyzer (WISA‐7D): A Powerful Tool for Analyzing Wave‐Particle Interaction in Plasmas

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Authors: Zhihong Zhong, Meng Zhou
Cited by: 2
References: 50

Abstract

Abstract Wave‐particle interactions are central to energy conversion and anomalous transport in collisionless plasmas, yet their quantification remains challenging. We present the Seven‐Dimensional Wave‐particle Interaction Spectral Analyzer (WISA‐7D), a framework that directly quantifies secular energy conversion and anomalous effects across frequency space, 3D wavevector space, and 3D velocity phase space. To demonstrate its capability, we apply WISA‐7D to a kinetic Alfvén wave (KAW) packet observed by Magnetospheric Multiscale mission. The results reveal distinct ion and electron energy exchange patterns with this KAW and quantify associated anomalous electric fields and flows. WISA‐7D provides a powerful diagnostic for advancing our understanding of wave‐particle interactions and for validating and refining theoretical models.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics Dust and Plasma Wave Phenomena

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Geophysical Research Space Physics
Publisher
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Volume
131
Issue
3
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN