Alfv\'{e}n Waves in Hall MHD and Gyrokinetics
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Abstract
It has been shown that the Hall MHD Linear dispersion relation can be obtained by taking the cold ion limit ($T_i\rightarrow 0$) in kinetic theory. We take the same limit in the gyrokinetic framework in order to investigate low frequency Alfv\'{e}n waves. This gives an estimate of electron Landau damping which was not present in the fluid model. Comparisons are made between HMHD, analytical gyrokinetic equations, and computational simulations using the GS2 code. An extension to nonlinear HMHD Alfv\'{e}n modes is made.
*This research was performed under appointment to the Fusion Energy Sciences Fellowship Program administered by Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education under a contract between the U.S. Department of Energy and the Oak Ridge Associated Universities