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Structure and stability of quasiparallel small-amplitude magnetohydrodynamic shocks

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The structure and stability of quasiparallel magnetohydrodynamic shock waves of small but finite amplitude are investigated. Only those waves whose propagation velocities are close to the Alfvén velocity are considered, i.e., fast shock waves in a medium in which the Alfvén velocity is greater than the speed of sound and slow shock waves in a medium in which the Alfvén velocity is less than the speed of sound and, moreover, intermediate (nonevolutionary) shock waves.

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    M. S. Ruderman

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In conclusion, the author wishes to thank A. A. Barmin for discussing his results and offering useful comments.

Translated from Izvestiya Akademii Nauk SSSR, Mekhanika Zhidkosti i Gaza, No. 4, pp. 153–160, July–August, 1989.

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Ruderman, M.S. Structure and stability of quasiparallel small-amplitude magnetohydrodynamic shocks. Fluid Dyn 24, 618–625 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01052428

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