Registry · Definition
V.D312
tau-effective
formalized
V.D312 — Alfvén Damping Rate
γ_A = κ(B;2)·ω_A = ι_τ²·v_A k. B-sector coupling governs Alfvén dissipation. Damping length L_d = 1/(ι_τ² k).
Book V
Part 4
Ch. 32