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The Hermean magnetosphere is likely to contain a number of wave phenomena. We briefly review what little is known so far about fields and waves around Mercury. We further discuss a number of possible phenomena, including ULF pulsations, acceleration-related radiation, bow shock waves, bremsstrahlung (or braking radiation), and synchrotron radiation. Finally, some predictions are made as to the likelihood that some of these types of wave emission exist.
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Blomberg, L.G., Cumnock, J.A., Glassmeier, KH. et al. Plasma Waves in the Hermean Magnetosphere. Space Sci Rev 132, 575–591 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11214-007-9282-3
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