Hannes Alfvén, full name
Hannes Olof Gösta Alfvén, (
1908-
1995) was a Swedish astrophysicist. Father of
Plasma cosmology. He was best known for his
work in
plasma physics, although he did notable
work with solar phenomenon and aurorae as well. He was awarded the
Nobel Prize in Physics in
1970 for his
work with
magnetohydrodynamics (MHD).
Alfvén waves[?] (low frequency hydromagnetic plasma oscillations) are named in his honor.
- Hannes Alfvén (http://www.nobel.se/physics/laureates/1970/alfven-bio.html) - at the Nobel foundation
