Alfven surface en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after H.O.G. Alfvén.
Meanings
- (qualifier:stellar astronomy) The outer edge of the corona. The boundary that separates a star's atmosphere from its exosphere (heliosphere, astrosphere), where Alfven waves transition into stellar wind (solar wind).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfven surfaces | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Alfvén surface | alternative | lexicographic |