Journal article
Survey of Whistler‐Mode Wave Amplitudes and Frequency Spectra in Jupiter's Magnetosphere
Geophysical research letters, Vol.51(22), e2024GL111882
11/28/2024
DOI: 10.1029/2024GL111882
Abstract
Abstract We present statistical distributions of whistler‐mode chorus and hiss waves at frequencies ranging from the local proton gyrofrequency to the equatorial electron gyrofrequency ( f ce,eq ) in Jupiter's magnetosphere based on Juno measurements. The chorus wave power spectral densities usually follow the f ce,eq variation with major wave power concentrated in the 0.05 f ce,eq – f ce,eq frequency range. The hiss wave frequencies are less dependent on f ce,eq variation than chorus with major power concentrated below 0.05 f ce,eq , showing a separation from chorus at M < 10. Our survey indicates that chorus waves are mainly observed at 5.5 < M < 13 from the magnetic equator to 20° latitude, consistent with local wave generation near the equator and damping effects. The hiss wave powers extend to 50° latitude, suggesting longer wave propagation paths without attenuation. Our survey also includes the whistler‐mode waves at high latitudes which may originate from the Io footprint, auroral hiss, or propagating hiss waves reflected to high M shells.
Plain Language Summary Whistler‐mode chorus and hiss waves in Jupiter's magnetosphere are major plasma wave modes, characterized by perturbations in electric and magnetic fields at frequencies from the proton gyrofrequency to the electron gyrofrequency. Chorus waves are typically observed at 0.05 f ce,eq – f ce,eq frequencies ( f ce,eq is the electron gyrofrequency at the equator) with coherent wave structures. Chorus waves, generated by hot electrons, could cause electron precipitation into the atmosphere and acceleration in the radiation belt. In contrast, hiss waves are usually incoherent with wave frequencies less dependent on f ce,eq than chorus. Hiss waves have mixed sources and mainly drive energetic electron loss. Using Juno satellite measurements, we analyze the statistical distribution of chorus and hiss waves in Jupiter's magnetosphere. Our survey reveals different latitudinal coverages and statistical properties of chorus and hiss waves, suggesting their different sources and damping effects. Additionally, our survey includes whistler‐mode waves at high latitudes, potentially originating from various sources such as the Io footprint at the ionosphere, auroral hiss, or reflection of hiss waves at high M shells. The whistler‐mode wave distributions from our study provide valuable insights for future modeling of whistler‐mode wave sources and energetic electron dynamics in Jupiter's magnetosphere.
Key Points Intense chorus waves at 0.05–1 equatorial electron gyrofrequencies ( f ce,eq ) are observed at 5.5 < M < 13 within 20° magnetic latitudes Hiss waves from 50 Hz to 0.05 f ce,eq have extended latitudinal coverage up to 50° and exhibit propagation effects High latitude (>50°) whistler‐mode waves at 0.05–1 f ce,eq are observed in two groups due to different sources
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Survey of Whistler‐Mode Wave Amplitudes and Frequency Spectra in Jupiter's Magnetosphere
- Creators
- Q. Ma - University of California, Los AngelesW. Li - Boston UniversityX.‐J. Zhang - The University of Texas at DallasN. Kang - University of California, Los AngelesJ. Bortnik - University of California, Los AngelesM. Qin - Boston UniversityX.‐C. Shen - Boston UniversityC. J. Meyer-Reed - Boston UniversityA. V. Artemyev - University of California, Los AngelesW. S. Kurth - University of IowaG. B. Hospodarsky - University of IowaJ. D. Menietti - University of IowaS. J. Bolton - Southwest Research Institute
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Geophysical research letters, Vol.51(22), e2024GL111882
- Publisher
- AMER GEOPHYSICAL UNION
- DOI
- 10.1029/2024GL111882
- ISSN
- 0094-8276
- eISSN
- 1944-8007
- Grant note
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Heliophysics Division: 699041X NASA: ZZM06AA75C Boston University: AGS-2225445, AGS-2402179 NSFRoy J. Carver Charitable Trust
We would like to acknowledge the NASA subcontract 699046X to UCLA and subcontract Q99064JAR to Boston University under prime contract ZZM06AA75C. This work was supported by the NASA Grants 80NSSC20K0196, 80NSSC20K0557, and 80NSSC24K0572, and the NSF Grants AGS-2225445 and AGS-2402179. The research conducted at the University of Iowa was supported by NASA through contract 699041X with the Southwest Research Institute. WSK acknowledges the use of the Space Physics Data Repository at the University of Iowa supported by the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust.
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 11/28/2024
- Academic Unit
- Physics and Astronomy
- Record Identifier
- 9984749260202771
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