Astronomy and Astrophysics · 2006 · 112 citations · 15 references
Natural SciencesPhysicsPlasma PhysicsCollisions In PlasmasPlasma OscillationsPlasma WavesCollisional DampingElectron-ion CollisionsIon-atom CollisionsIon-ion CollisionsPlasma Wave DampingProminence OscillationsProminence Plasma Physics
Aims.The role of collisions between ions, electrons and neutrals in a partially ionised plasma is assessed as a possible wave damping mechanism. The relevance of this mechanism in the damping of small amplitude prominence oscillations is evaluated.
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