Abstract
The arrival of the Juno satellite at Jupiter has led to an increased
interest in the dynamics of the Jovian magnetosphere. Jupiter’s auroral
emissions often exhibit quasi-periodic oscillations with periods of tens
of minutes. Magnetic observations indicate that ultra-low-frequency
(ULF) waves with similar periods are often seen in data from Galileo and
other satellites traversing the Jovian magnetosphere. Such waves can be
associated with field line resonances, which are standing shear Alfvén
waves on the field lines. Using model magnetic fields and plasma
distributions, the frequencies of field line resonances and their
harmonics on field lines connecting to the main auroral oval have been
determined. Time domain simulations of Alfvén wave propagation have
illustrated the evolution of such resonances. These studies indicate
that harmonics of the field line resonances are common in the 10-40
minute band.