pub fn alfven_speed_kernel(
b_field: &PhysicalField,
density: &Density,
permeability: f64,
) -> Result<AlfvenSpeed, PhysicsError>Expand description
Calculates the characteristic speed of Alfven waves. $$ v_A = \frac{B}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \rho}} $$
§Arguments
b_field- Magnetic field $B$ (Uses magnitude $|B|$).density- Plasma density $\rho$.permeability- Magnetic permeability $\mu_0$.
§Returns
Result<AlfvenSpeed, PhysicsError>- Alfven speed $v_A$.